Study Reveals Psychological and Social Traits of Cryptocurrency Owners

Research links crypto ownership to dark personality traits, conspiracy beliefs, and reliance on fringe media.

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.