Only 20% are 'Dreamers' wanting to change their lives. Survey of 506 people on cryptocurrency investment motivations.

Clabo Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ikuma Ueno) conducted a "Survey on Investment Behavior by Investment Objective" targeting 506 individuals currently investing in cryptocurrency.

The survey results revealed that while the most common investment objective is "asset formation (52.8%)", approximately 40% of investors are seeking "dream realization" or "short-term profit."

Notably, 31.1% of investors aiming for "dream realization" responded that they want to use profits to supplement living expenses. Compared to those with other objectives, this highlights a pressing motivation to solve current economic challenges through cryptocurrency investment.

This report multi-dimensionally analyzes how investment objectives influence information gathering methods, anxiety factors, and investment styles, presenting the importance of risk management tailored to each investor's phase.

■ Survey Overview

Survey Date: February 24, 2026

Survey Method: Internet survey

Target Audience: Men and women residing in Japan (currently investing in cryptocurrency)

Valid Responses: 506 people

Implementing Organization: Clabo Inc.

■ Survey Content

Distribution of Investment Objectives｜"Asset Formation" is the most common at 52.8%, with "Dream Realization" at 20.9%

Overall Distribution of Investment Objectives

When asked about their main objectives for cryptocurrency investment, "asset formation (want to increase for the future)" was the most common, with 267 people (52.8%).

This was followed by "dream realization (want to significantly increase and change life, etc.)" with 106 people (20.9%), "short-term profit (want to aim for profit in a short period)" with 94 people (18.6%), and "learning/experience" with 30 people (5.9%).

More than half of cryptocurrency investors aim for "asset formation," indicating a steady, long-term approach to utilizing cryptocurrency. On the other hand, "dream realization" and "short-term profit" combined reach 39.5%, showing that nearly 40% of investors seek more aggressive returns.

Investment Objectives by Age Group｜"Dream Realization" is highest at 52.9% for those aged 70 and above

By age group, "asset formation" was the most common objective across all age groups from 20s to 50s, consistently ranging from 52-56%. In contrast, for those aged 70 and above, "dream realization" was remarkably high at 52.9%, significantly surpassing "asset formation" (23.5%).

This suggests that individuals aged 60 and above tend to choose "dream realization" as their investment objective more than asset formation, possibly driven by post-retirement life planning or expectations for their second life.

Differences by Gender

No significant differences were observed by gender, with "asset formation" being the most common for both men (52.0%) and women (54.4%). "Dream realization" was 22.1% for men and 19.0% for women, and "short-term profit" was 18.7% for men and 18.4% for women, indicating almost no gender difference in the distribution of investment objectives.

Investment Styles by Investment Objective｜75.5% of "Dream Realization" investors choose long-term holding

Relationship between Investment Objective and Investment Style

Cross-tabulation of investment objectives and investment styles reveals clear differences in style selection based on objective.

75.5% of "dream realization" investors chose long-term holding, the highest percentage among all objectives. This indicates that investors with significant goals like "changing their lives" tend to opt for strategies that await large returns over the long term, rather than short-term trading.

63.7% of "asset formation" investors also chose long-term holding, consistent with a steady,積み立て-style investment behavior.

Conversely, 63.8% of "short-term profit" investors chose short-term trading, directly aligning their style with their objective. The long-term holding rate for "short-term profit" investors was only 18.1%, indicating a fundamentally different investment approach compared to investors with other objectives.

Use of Profits Varies Clearly by Objective｜31.1% of "Dream Realization" investors use profits for "supplementing living expenses"

Overall Distribution of Profit Usage

Regarding the use of profits, "saving/future funds" was the most common, with 202 people (39.9%). This was followed by "travel and hobbies" with 99 people (19.6%), and "supplementing living expenses/payments" with 81 people (16.0%).

Use of Profits by Investment Objective

Cross-tabulation by investment objective reveals clear differences in how profits are used.

For "asset formation" investors, "saving/future funds" was overwhelmingly high at 48.3%, clearly showing an attitude of reinvesting profits rather than consuming them. "Travel and hobbies" remained at 17.6%.

For "dream realization" investors, "saving/future funds" was the most common at 41.5%, but "supplementing living expenses/payments" came in second at 31.1%. This figure of 31.1% is notably higher compared to "asset formation" investors (13.1%) and "short-term profit" investors (10.6%).

It is noteworthy that approximately 30% of investors with the goal of "changing their lives" anticipate using profits to supplement living expenses. This suggests that they may be experiencing economic challenges in their current lives and view cryptocurrency investment as a means to solve them.

For "short-term profit" investors, "travel and hobbies" was the most common at 33.0%, clearly indicating a tendency to use profits for personal experiences and enjoyment. "Large purchases like a house or car" was also higher at 16.0% compared to investors with other objectives.

• Information sources vary significantly by investment objective｜Short-term profit investors have a low SNS usage rate of 22.3%

• Anxiety factors also differ by investment objective｜"Asset formation" investors are concerned about taxes, while "short-term profit" investors have fewer concerns

• Years of experience and investment amount｜"Short-term profit" investors have 54.3% with 1-3 years of experience, and the most common investment amount is 1.01-3.00 million yen

• Summary: Investment objectives determine investment behavior

For these details and more, please refer to the full report in the article body.

■ Disclaimer regarding Cryptocurrency Investment

This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute any investment solicitation or advice. Cryptocurrency investment involves high risks, and investment decisions should be made at your own discretion. We do not provide any guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the contents of this report. Final investment decisions should be made based on your own judgment, and professional advice should be sought as needed.

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Survey conducted by: Clabo Inc.

Official Report: https://www.clabo-inc.co.jp/media/articles/crypto-investment-purpose-motivation-behavior-survey

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■ Company Profile

Clabo Inc.

Location: Ark Hills South Tower 16F, 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032

Representative Director: Ikuma Ueno

Established: July 2025

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