Bitcoin and Ethereum, once dominant forces among young investors, have lost their appeal, while $XRP has emerged as the new dominant force.
According to the research, only 12% of EU trainees currently own Bitcoin, a sharp decline from 63% in 2022.
82% of respondents said they do not own any cryptocurrencies, up from 69% in 2024.
Ethereum investment has seen a similar decline, with investment in Ethereum falling from 60% in 2022 to just 7% in 2025.
While Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced sharp declines, $XRP reversed the trend.
According to the research, $XRP was the only cryptocurrency to gain momentum, with ownership rising from 0% to 5%.
This growth is likely due to $XRP gaining greater regulatory clarity, as well as the massive surge that made headlines in the fourth quarter of 2024.
*This is not investment advice.