Overview

• Around 30% of surveyed American adults own cryptocurrency, with ownership strongly linked to being male and argumentative.
• Crypto investors often display 'Dark Tetrad' traits, including narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism.
• Belief in conspiracy theories and support for political extremism are common among crypto owners.
• Cryptocurrency enthusiasts prefer non-mainstream social media sources like Telegram and Reddit over traditional news.
• The study highlights the diverse political orientations of crypto owners, challenging the notion of a single political identity.