- Potential value appreciation, income diversification, and financial privacy are the primary reasons for adopting Bitcoin and crypto salaries.
- The survey found that 25% of U.S. business owners are open to crypto loans, with centralized options being the most preferred.
The latest survey conducted by Clarify Capital shows that US employees and businesses are increasingly looking towards crypto-based salaries and loans. The study throws light on preferences for digital assets in financial dealings, especially among younger generations. While Bitcoin (BTC) took the spotlight, netizens also prefer other cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin (DOGE), per the CNF report.
Bitcoin and Crypto Salaries To Make A Revolution?
According to the report, 30% of American workers would welcome their wages in cryptocurrencies. Gen Z and millennials were the most interested in receiving crypto pay, at 39% and 32%, respectively. In contrast, only 15% of baby boomers would prefer to receive their pay in cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin topped the list of favorite options for receiving cryptocurrency salaries among respondents, with 72% choosing it. Ethereum stood second at 43%, and the stablecoin USDC came third at 28%. Other cryptocurrencies preferred less but still in the top five were Litecoin at 17% and Dogecoin at 15%.
The reasons behind the interest in crypto salaries vary. Over half of the 800 respondents highlighted the possibility of value appreciation as a key motivator. Additional factors included diversifying income streams, cited by 33% of participants, and enhanced financial privacy and security, noted by 24%.
Moreover, New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently mentioned the growth of his Bitcoin investments during a press briefing. Adams, a fervent advocate of digital currencies, spoke about his infamous decision to take some of his first three cheques in office to convert into Bitcoins and Ethereum in early 2022. On the other hand, if America builds a strategic Bitcoin reserve, the crypto adoption can surge further.
“You all laughed at me when I got into Bitcoin,” Adams said, addressing the anti-crypto audience. With a hint of irony, he added, “Who’s laughing now?” He started exchanging around $30,000 of his salary into cryptocurrencies early in the process, which the people saw as skeptical due to market volatility at the time. The continuous rise of Bitcoin’s value has, however, helped strengthen his case on crypto adoption.
The Associated Risks and A Look At Crypto Loans
Despite this increasing interest, there are still challenges. An analysis by Clarify Capital recognized that issues like price volatility, changing regulations, and limited acceptance by merchants would still discourage some employees and businesses.
“However, this shift could have its challenges, like volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and limited acceptance. Businesses and employees alike will need to carefully weigh the potential benefits against the risks,” the report noted.
The survey also examined crypto loans, and it found that one in four U.S. business owners is willing to consider them. In addition, 10% of businesses looking for financing in the next year are expected to use crypto-based loans instead of traditional banking options.
Centralized was the favorite in crypto loans, given 47% of respondents preferred it, whereas peer-to-peer loans are 37%. Margin loans and flash loans were preferred by lesser individuals, given that 8% and 11%, respectively, preferred such types of lending.
