European Investors Prefer Crypto Over Retirement Plans for Long‑Term Wealth, OKX Survey Finds

A survey by OKX of 1,932 adults in the US, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Poland showed that 19% of European respondents ranked cryptocurrencies as a lasting wealth‑creation tool, compared with only 8% who chose traditional retirement plans. In the US, 21% favored retirement accounts while 12% selected crypto. Real estate topped the list for lasting wealth, with 34% of all respondents choosing it over digital assets and retirement accounts. The study, conducted by Pollfish between Oct. 14 and Oct. 18, also revealed that 47% of European investors plan to increase their crypto holdings, with 13% intending a significant increase. Across all age groups, 51% expect to raise their crypto allocation, though baby boomers are more skeptical, with 55% saying crypto is not important for generational wealth. The findings suggest that crypto is becoming a mainstream component of personal financial planning, especially among younger investors who are concerned about the adequacy of pension schemes.