Germany's new cryptocurrency generation: Openness is growing rapidly!

Germany's new cryptocurrency generation: Openness is growing rapidly!

Germany has become increasingly open to cryptocurrencies in recent years. Despite a traditionally conservative attitude towards saving behavior, reflected in a lower number of stock purchases compared to other countries, a recent survey shows that around 25% of respondents are interested in digital currencies. These figures come from a survey by Bitkom Research, which was carried out on behalf of the digital association Bitkom and is based on the results of 1,004 telephone interviews with people aged 16 and over. The survey took place between the 7th and 10th calendar week of 2025 and is representative, even if survey results are always subject to a certain degree of uncertainty. stadt-bremerhaven.de reports that, especially among 30 to 49 year olds, almost 33% are already open to cryptocurrencies.

The increasing interest in cryptocurrencies is primarily driven by hopes of higher profits and growing skepticism towards traditional central banks and the state. The respondents who profess an interest in digital currencies show a variety of business goals. Around 46% of respondents find the prospect of profits from rising cryptocurrencies tempting, while 26% see the benefit of protecting money from government access. However, there remains significant skepticism. About 76% of those who do not plan to invest in cryptocurrencies cite potential losses in value as their main reason.

Reasons for and against buying cryptocurrencies

While 8% of respondents have already purchased cryptocurrencies and 4% plan to do so in the future, 14% can at least imagine purchasing them. Among those asked about skepticism, there is a wide range of concerns: 54% are simply not interested in the topic, and 50% fear losing access to their investments due to technical problems. Fears of cybercrime (37%) and the complexity of the purchase (29%) also play a role. Among respondents who are against buying cryptocurrencies, 47% express concerns for sustainability reasons, while 45% believe that cryptocurrencies are only suitable for speculators.

The survey also reflects a general lack of knowledge about the benefits and uses of cryptocurrencies: 44% of participants do not know what they should use cryptocurrencies for and 26% are unsure how to even buy them. This ignorance, combined with security considerations and changing perceptions of financial institutions, could indicate that attitudes towards cryptocurrencies in Germany remain complex.

In summary, current developments show that although interest in cryptocurrencies is growing in Germany, there are numerous hurdles and concerns that need to be overcome. bitkom.org emphasizes that a deeper examination of the issues of security, function and the actual advantages of digital currencies is necessary for wider acceptance.