A growing divide is emerging in how cryptocurrencies are perceived, with experienced investors and finance professionals showing markedly higher levels of confidence than newcomers, according to new research from Sandmark.

The firm’s inaugural Crypto Intelligence Report, based on a survey of more than 5,000 finance professionals and crypto investors across major global markets, suggests that familiarity with the asset class — combined with access to reliable market intelligence — is becoming a decisive factor in shaping investment conviction.

Among finance professionals who personally hold digital assets, 38 per cent view crypto primarily as a growth opportunity with strong upside potential. By contrast, scepticism remains more…