Crypto activists or rookie investors? How cryptocurrencies are shaping new forms of participation in finance among young Argentines.

Abstract

As Argentina has become one of the countries with the highest inflation rates in the world, risky financial investments via digital platforms have increasingly become part of the everyday financial repertoires developed by individuals seeking to protect or enhance the value of their money. In particular, cryptocurrencies have become very popular among young people. Drawing on quantitative and qualitative data, this paper explores the financial practices of rookie investors, analyzing how cryptocurrencies contribute to shaping a specific form of participation in finance.