Gate News message, April 22 — A survey by Börse Stuttgart Digital, the digital asset arm of Stuttgart Stock Exchange, found that 35% of European investors would consider switching banks if other institutions offered better cryptocurrency investment options. The study covered approximately 6,000 investors across Germany, Italy, Spain, and France.
Nearly one-fifth of respondents expect their primary bank to provide crypto access within the next three years. On regulatory concerns, 76% believe cryptocurrency assets are insufficiently regulated, while over 60% report limited knowledge of digital assets. However, nearly half of surveyed investors said the EU’s MiCA regulatory framework has increased their confidence in digital assets.
Regionally, Spain leads European crypto adoption with a 28% holding rate, followed by Germany at 25%, Italy at 24%, and France at 23%. Among respondents, 25% have already invested in crypto assets, while 36% indicated they may invest again within the next five years.
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