Key Takeaways:
- 90% of surveyed traders fear the dollar will lose purchasing power.
- 49% increased crypto holdings since January amid rising inflation concerns.
- 73% expect crypto to play a larger global financial role.
Inflation Concerns Drive Crypto Allocation Changes
Rising inflation concerns are driving a measurable shift in how U.S. crypto traders allocate capital, according to a survey released May 1, 2026, by OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company. The survey found that 49% of respondents moved further into crypto since January, as concern about future dollar purchasing power becomes more widespread among active American crypto traders.
The survey of 1,000 Americans who trade cryptocurrency highlights…







