"85% of US Crypto Holders Also Invest in Meme Coins"

LEE SANG YUN

Summary

According to Kraken's report, 85% of US cryptocurrency holders have invested in meme coins.
76% of survey respondents indicated they believe the potential rewards justify the risks.
42% of respondents expect meme coins to outperform other cryptocurrencies this year.

According to cryptocurrency media Coindesk on the 19th (local time), Kraken reported through a study that US cryptocurrency investors continue to flock to meme coin investments despite volatility risks.

Kraken's survey revealed that 85% of US cryptocurrency holders have invested in meme coins. 76% responded that they "believe the potential rewards justify the risks."

Furthermore, 44% of all respondents said meme coins would improve the credibility of the cryptocurrency market, and 42% expressed expectations that meme coins would outperform other cryptocurrencies this year.

29% of meme coin holders stated they purchased for short-term profits, while 23% chose them for investment diversification.

Meanwhile, FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) was cited as one of the reasons for investing in meme coins.

This survey was conducted by Kraken from January 2025, polling 800 cryptocurrency holders in the United States.