OKX: GEN Z can boost cryptocurrency trading in 2026

A recent OKX survey shows that Gen Z is more inclined to trade cryptocurrencies than the Baby Boomer generation by 2026. Among 1,000 Americans surveyed, 40% of Gen Z plan to increase their cryptocurrency trading, compared to only 11% of Baby Boomers with the same intention. Gen Z and Millennials trust cryptocurrency platforms more, with 40% and 41%, respectively, rating these platforms as highly trustworthy, while only 9% of Boomers do.

The younger generation is also more optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies, with 52% of Gen Z and 50% of Millennials believing that cryptocurrencies could surpass traditional finance, compared to just 28% of Boomers. Young people focus on security, while older generations emphasize regulation and legal protections. Boomers tend to believe that cryptocurrencies do not offer real benefits, with 48% thinking they do not solve any issues in traditional finance.