Best Long-Term Investments Survey (Patreon)

WE ARE SOOOO EARLY - Despite growing media attention and some institutional adoption, Bitcoin remains a minority choice for long-term investment among Americans, primarily due to its volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and lack of perceived stability compared to more traditional assets

• Real Estate has consistently grown in popularity, peaking around 2022 and remaining the top choice at 37% in 2025.

• Gold started high in 2011 but declined, with some recent resurgence, standing at 23% in 2025.

• Stocks/Mutual funds have fluctuated, generally holding steady, but are at 16% in 2025.

• Savings accounts/CDs and Bonds have remained less popular, with savings at 13% and bonds at 5% in 2025.

• Cryptocurrency (primarily Bitcoin) was introduced to the chart around 2021 and is at 4% in 2025, showing a slight increase from a low point but still trailing all other categories.