50% of New Zealanders consider cryptocurrency investment as an alternative to property, with 42% owning or previously owning digital assets.

50% of New Zealanders consider investing in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional property investment, according to a study by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto. The research indicates New Zealanders are early adopters of crypto, with 42% of respondents either owning or having previously owned digital assets. Discontent with the property market's status quo and the potential for higher financial returns are key drivers behind this trend.