Survey Shows: Gen Z Favors Cryptocurrency and Prediction Markets in Pursuit of Wealth

According to a survey by Northwestern Mutual, many Gen Z investors tend to choose high-risk assets to achieve their financial goals. The survey indicates that approximately 80% of Gen Z feel financially behind and believe speculative investments can accumulate wealth faster than traditional strategies. Among them, about 32% of respondents have invested in or are considering investing in cryptocurrency, while a similar proportion are participating in prediction markets.