A growing number of young investors are turning to cryptocurrency as an alternative to traditional real estate, driven by unaffordable housing prices and stagnant wages. A recent study indicates that crypto is increasingly seen as a substitute for the elusive American dream, with similar trends observed in South Korea and Japan. Critics argue that institutional finance has contributed to speculative bubbles, particularly in the housing market, where cities like Austin and Sarasota have seen significant price surges. Young investors with assets ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 are actively participating in the crypto market, seeking financial opportunities outside a system they perceive as inequitable.