Trump's bitcoin push faces investor doubts as crypto ownership falls and bitcoin prices crash

Only 17% of American adults have ever owned cryptocurrency, and only 9% currently own it, per the Urban Institute.

Bitcoin has lost roughly half its value since record highs in 2025, making investors cautious.

The Federal Reserve's 2025 report found 10% of American adults used crypto, compared to 62% who own stocks.

Experts cite volatility and periodic declines as reasons keeping people away from crypto investing.

Alex Carchidi of The Motley Fool noted professional crypto investors have been leaving or hibernating since the market collapsed in October.