Crypto Rewards Enthusiasm Remains Strong Amid Market Volatility, According to New BlockFi Cardholder Survey

Fourth edition of Real Talk survey series focuses on BlockFi Rewards Visa® Signature Cardholder* sentiment towards market volatility and their usage of the rewards card.

BlockFi, a crypto financial services company, releases its fourth edition of the Real Talk survey, a quarterly series focused on understanding changing consumer sentiment towards crypto, finance, and other related topics.

BlockFi is celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the BlockFi Rewards Visa® Signature Card with the Real Talk: BlockFi Cardiversary survey. BlockFi surveyed cardholders about their spending habits and behaviors when it came to share-of-wallet, rewards preferences, and general sentiment regarding card usage. 

One year after the BlockFi Rewards Visa® Signature Card launched: 

Most BlockFi clients indicate that broader market conditions don’t affect their card spending habits (To view official survey dates, please see footer below.)*

The crypto market’s volatility didn’t deter cardholders from “swiping the dip”—a testament to crypto’s resiliency as an asset class and BlockFi as an established institution. The survey revealed the following:

Despite an ever-growing variety of credit card options, clients prioritize the BlockFi Rewards Visa® Signature Card over others. Here's what they said:

In June 2022, BlockFi announced BlockFi Offers, a new rewards program designed to give cardholders more ways to earn crypto on everyday purchases. BlockFi Rewards Visa® Signature Card cardholders can now earn up to 10% back (as of publishing date) in crypto at thousands of merchants.**

Still don’t have a crypto rewards credit card? Learn more about how you can earn crypto with the BlockFi Rewards Visa® Signature Card.

The survey was conducted from June 8, 2022 to June 9, 2022. 324 current US-based BlockFi Rewards Visa® Signature Cardholders were surveyed.

BlockFi Real Talk is a quarterly survey series focused on understanding changing consumer sentiment towards crypto, finance, and other related topics. Our goal is for the data to spark candid, “real talk” conversations about crypto, the current state of the industry, and where it’s headed in terms of mainstream adoption. Read our other surveys: Real Talk: Women x Crypto 2.0, Real Talk: Women x Crypto, and Real Talk: Happy HODLdays.

BlockFi is a new breed of financial services company. Founded in 2017 by Zac Prince and Flori Marquez, BlockFi is building a bridge between crypto and traditional financial and wealth management products to advance the overall digital asset ecosystem for individual and institutional investors. 

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Digital currency is not legal tender, is not backed by the government, and crypto interest accounts are not subject to FDIC or SIPC protections.

Applying for the BlockFi Rewards Visa® Signature Card (“Card”) does not guarantee that you will be eligible to receive the Card. Geographic, regulatory, and underwriting restrictions will apply. Fees and terms are subject to change, and additional terms of service will apply to the Card. By applying for the Card, you agree to receive marketing communications pursuant to BlockFi’s Privacy Policy. For more information, please see BlockFi’s Terms of Service. Cards are issued by Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa® USA Inc.

Digital currency is not legal tender, is not backed by the government, and crypto accounts held with BlockFi are not subject to FDIC or SIPC protections. Digital currency values are not static and fluctuate due to market changes. Not all products and services are available in all geographic areas and are subject to applicable terms and conditions. Eligibility for particular products and services is subject to final determination by BlockFi. Rates for BlockFi products are subject to change.

For more information, please see BlockFi’s Terms of Service. BlockFi is not a Bank. Cards are issued by Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa® USA Inc. Rewards are not offered by Evolve Bank & Trust and are instead offered and managed by BlockFi.

**Disclaimer for BlockFi merchants: BlockFi Offers are offered and managed by Dosh. Rewards are managed by BlockFi. Must opt in to be eligible. You may opt out at any time by logging into your BlockFi account or using the BlockFi app. BlockFi Offers are subject to Dosh Terms of Service and the BlockFi Rewards Program and Crypto Rewards Account Terms, and the BlockFi Retail Offers powered by Dosh Privacy Policy. You may opt out at any time by logging into your BlockFi account or using the BlockFi app.