In a recent GPO poll released, the sample was also asked about the cryptocurrency phenomenon. Our country, in this area as well, seems to be moving at a snail’s pace.
So 62% of Greeks without having any specialized and in-depth information know or have heard of cryptocurrencies. At the moment he is not convinced about their security as a means of financial transaction since to a large extent (42.1%) the degree of information does not allow him to have a clear opinion. Those who are placed consider cryptocurrencies a rather economic trend that will not last and their value in the long run will probably decline.
Only 3.4% of the sample currently holds cryptocurrencies while a small percentage of 7.9% say they are willing to invest in them in the near future. The research clearly records the fear and reservation towards a product that is largely unknown and largely incomprehensible in terms of how it works and is marketed. Concepts and processes such as mining and the e-wallet seem difficult to understand and therefore inaccessible to the general population.
For these reasons, the spread of cryptocurrencies is seen as a threat to both ordinary consumers (41.2%) and the global banking system (29%). The Greek citizen remains conservative and cautious in his financial choices without a disposition for investment risks, especially in times of insecurity and financial uncertainty.
The GPO poll was conducted on behalf of powergame.gr
