The trend toward hybrid platforms has reached over 90% of crypto traders in the U.S.

According to a recent survey by OKX analysts, centralized platforms continue to dominate the market. About 52% of respondents use exclusively traditional services. Notably, the next stage of the industry’s development will not be completely isolated.

It is expected to rely on infrastructure that effectively combines the advantages of both approaches.

Investors choose a hybrid capital management model

Specialists studied the behavior of 1,000 active traders from the United States. Researchers assessed attitudes toward on-chain trading and conditions for broader adoption of the technology. While one half of the audience works only with familiar exchanges, the remaining 48% successfully combine various tools.

Undoubtedly, the proposed CeDeFi concept received a positive response from the overwhelming majority. More than 90% of respondents supported the idea of combining user-friendly interfaces with trade execution on the blockchain. In addition, a third of respondents expect large corporations to become the main gateway to decentralized markets. The report states that clients do not plan to abandon their current accounts. On the contrary, they expect their evolution and the rapid introduction of new features.

Stablecoin yields stimulate user activity

Profit-generating strategies serve as a significant driver for moving into the on-chain segment. Over 65% of investors at least occasionally use relevant protocols to earn on stablecoins. At the same time, more than a quarter of traders do this regularly.

Among the most common methods, providing liquidity to pools leads. This option consistently attracts nearly 40% of the audience. Locking assets on centralized exchanges interests slightly more than 36% of capital holders. Lending through decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols is used by about 20% of clients. Such statistics demonstrate people’s readiness to interact with the blockchain given clear prospects and controlled risks.

Demand for automation and traders’ main fears

Issues of fund storage and full control over operations remain a priority. Approximately 51% of survey participants prefer to manage trading independently, allowing only partial automation of routine processes. Another 38% insist on full personal responsibility for every action. Only 8% are ready to delegate order execution, and 2% agree to minimal involvement in the process.

Nevertheless, interest in algorithmic solutions is gradually growing. Users approve functions for finding the best price (24%), detecting fraudulent schemes (21%), and optimizing trade timing (16%).

However, security threats continue to significantly hinder mass adoption of technologies. About 29% named the risk of losing funds as the main obstacle. Unpredictable fees deter another 22% of respondents. Nearly half of clients directly demand active protection from malicious actors from platforms. Difficulties with wallets and cross-chain bridges also complicate operations. Therefore, the future of the market depends on deep integration of fragmented systems rather than their further separation.

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