Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies including ethereum have suddenly rocketed
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Baby Boomers are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency investment, making them the fastest-growing group in this area. However, they should be cautious about potential “cryptoscams,” according to an expert.

This generation, often targeted by scammers, is advised by Sydel Sierra, founder of Digital Wealth Group, to thoroughly research before investing.

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies including ethereum have suddenly rocketed
The number of seniors investing in cryptocurrency has quadrupled since 2019.(REUTERS / Dado Ruvic)

“Baby Boomers aren’t the largest group of investors but they are the fastest growing,” Sierra said.

“A lot of them have only just hit retirement, and that has been the catalyst for a lot of them to reassess where their money is invested.

“Five years ago, they were probably still working.”

Almost a third (31 per cent) of Australian adults own cryptocurrency, the index shows.

The largest group of cryptocurrency investors is 25- to 34-year-olds, at 52.9 per cent.

Over-65s represent just 8.2 per cent, but that number has risen from 2 per cent in the last five years.

Sierra advises seniors, “Do your homework, and if it becomes overwhelming, don’t hesitate to ask for help from a reliable source, whether it be a family member like an adult child who introduced you to crypto, or a professional advisor.”

According to a University of Queensland study, more than $170 million was lost by Australians to cryptoscams in 2023 alone.

The research showed that over a third of participants admitted to being influenced by online content, and more than 60 percent encountered cryptocurrency for the first time on social media.

“There’s nothing wrong with reading about crypto on Facebook or Instagram but it’s important people don’t see a single tweet or TikTok video and decide to ‘bet the farm’ on a random coin,” Sierra said.

“You can always ‘play it safe’ when you first start trading and invest a modest amount in the more reputable coins like Bitcoin, which has still doubled in value in the past 12 months – at least until you feel confident.

“I would never advise a first timer, whether they’re a senior or anyone else, to dabble in high-risk meme coins.

“My number one recommendation is always maintain custody of your (crypto) keys and wallet – anyone who says they’ll manage your money for you, is a huge red flag.”

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