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While the Millennials have certainly been the first to embrace the rise of cryptocurrencies, this year, Baby boomers are becoming investors.

It is only natural to accrue more wealth as we age, so the Boomers have more of it, and are looking for places to invest. Based on our experience, more mature investors tend to buy and hold less, whereas Millennials tend to hold, waiting to make purchases with cryptocurrencies such as BitCoin or Either. Here are 3 reasons why Baby Boomers are starting to invest.

1. Better Potential Rate of Return

With traditional investments rising at the rate of inflation and the housing market declining in areas such at the GTA, Boomers are looking for somewhere to invest where they can get a higher rate of return. The returns on Cryptocurrencies, especially for those who have purchased them early, are significant and can finally be a place where Boomers can put their money to work for them.

2. Blockchain Going Mainstream

The blockchain is making its way into the mainstream, with British Bank Barclays publicly stating that “Blockchain is part of the Operating System of the Planet”. According to the Barclays Website:

“Our belief at Barclays is that Blockchain is a fundamental part of the new operating system for the planet (opens in a new window). What does that mean? Think of a traditional cog-based watch and a smartwatch side-by-side. They both tell the time, but they do so using fundamentally different underlying technology. Blockchain has the potential to transform the way information is shared and verified in a way that internet databases have not been able to.”

Additionally, according to a recent survey published in ICOWatch, 20% of central banks will globally use blockchain by the end of 2019.

3. Want to Seize Opportunities

John Lennon, a hero of Boomers famously said: “Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.” And, Boomers have lived through the rise of the internet and the dot-com boom, which was another time of overnight millionaires. Anyone who was in Tech in the 90s knows the opportunity that was there – if they profited, great. But if they didn’t – they want to seize this one. Analysts recommend investing 20% of income – and many are now looking to cryptocurrencies. They want to seize this opportunity so they can live life to the fullest!

How BitCanuck Can Help

Here at BitCanuck, many of our investors are Baby Boomers. We are happy to offer unparalleled service and we are here to help if you have any questions.