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US ranks 2nd in Chainalysis adoption index, yet only 9% of Americans own crypto

  • —US ranks 2nd in Chainalysis adoption index, 1st in inflows and on-chain balances
  • —Only 9% of US adults currently hold crypto; 19% have ever used it (Pew)
  • —63% of US investors call crypto "very risky," including 47% of current holders
  • —Market cap fell 50% in 2025-2026, but on-chain activity dropped just 1.6%
Why it matters: Rising on-chain activity despite a halved market cap suggests crypto is shifting from a speculative asset toward real financial infrastructure.
Source: CoinDesk Japan
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