OKX survey shows 90% fear dollar decline

OKX reported that 90% of surveyed US crypto traders are concerned the dollar will lose purchasing power, driving increased allocation into digital assets.

The May 1, 2026 survey of 1,000 traders found that 49% had increased their crypto holdings since January, reflecting rising inflation concerns and shifting portfolio strategies.

Forty percent of respondents said they moved more than 10% of their portfolio into crypto, while 15% allocated over 20%, signalling stronger conviction in digital assets.

“Ninety percent of respondents said they are concerned the US dollar will significantly lose purchasing power over the next five years,”

OKX said.

Bitcoin emerged as a key asset for wealth preservation, with 47% of respondents viewing it as a store of value, ranking second only to gold overall and leading among Gen Z investors.

The survey also showed generational differences, with millennials reporting the highest level of concern about inflation, followed by Gen Z and Gen X.

Long-term sentiment remains bullish, with 73% of respondents expecting crypto to play a larger role in the global financial system over the next decade.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $78,230.40.