Baby Boomers are buying crypto. Should you?

Cryptocurrencies are hurtling towards mainstream acceptance despite their volatility, proximity to criminal activity and susceptibility to speculative bubbles.

There are strong tailwinds pushing crypto towards mainstream credibility. Simon Letch

Michelle BowesWealth reporter

Jan 24, 2025 – 5.00am

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Following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, bulls are backing 2025 as the year cryptocurrency cements itself as a respectable asset class.

To date, many mainstream investors have largely sat on the sidelines, leaving crypto investments to the thrillseekers, tech bros and Gen Z.

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Michelle BowesWealth reporterMichelle Bowes writes about wealth from our Sydney newsroom. She has more than 20 years of experience as a business journalist and is the author of Money Queens: Rule your Money, an award-winning personal finance book for teenage girls.