A recent survey by Morgan Stanley reveals that interest in cryptocurrencies among Generation Z remains low despite their active use of technology.
Cryptocurrency Ownership Among Interns
According to the Morgan Stanley survey, only 18% of 2025 interns reported owning cryptocurrency. This figure is based on responses from over 700 interns across the U.S. and Europe. Interest in cryptocurrencies is also lukewarm; just 26% expressed curiosity about the subject. Market analyst Tom Lee pointed out that 82% of interns do not own any crypto, up from 69% in 2024.
Technology Impact on Young People
Interns are actively using technology, especially AI tools: 96% reported using them occasionally, with daily use doubling since last year. However, despite the prevalence of technology, nearly half of the European interns indicated that technology is affecting their mental health, marking a significant increase from the previous year.
Generation Z's Priorities
For 89% of U.S. interns, career ranks as the top priority, up from 86% last year. Relationships and travel follow next, whereas starting a family and saving for retirement rank lower on their list of priorities.
Morgan Stanley's data suggests that the upcoming generation, while technologically savvy, is slow to adopt cryptocurrencies, focusing instead on career and modern technology utilization.
