Individual investors account for about 20% of the trading volume of U.S. stocks in Q3 2025. This is the second highest level ever recorded.

In contrast, the crypto market is witnessing the opposite trend. Institutional investment is dominating while individual investor participation is declining.

This divide between stocks and digital assets raises important questions about the maturity of the market, volatility, and the future direction of both asset classes as 2026 approaches. 📈

Stocks attract individual investors, while Crypto is targeting institutions.

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