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New data challenges the stereotype of high-risk crypto traders and explores how they make decisions, navigate trade-offs, and view financial compatibility in relationships
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, suggests that most crypto investors take a long-term approach to both investing and romantic relationships. Nearly half of the respondents (49%) consider themselves "Forever HODLers," meaning they invest in both money and love for the long haul. This and other insights were uncovered through a global survey conducted by Binance on the eve of Valentine's Day, which polled 2,200 crypto users on how they navigate financial decisions and romantic commitments.
However, many take a different approach, blending long-term thinking in one area with flexibility in the other or staying adaptable in both:
- 19% embrace the "Trader & Romantic" mindset, taking high risks in crypto but opting for stability in love.
- 17% follow the "Investor & Free Spirit" approach, playing the long game in finance while keeping relationships flexible.
- 14% fall into the "Risk Chaser" category, keeping their options open in both investing and love.
"These findings challenge the common perception of crypto investors as impulsive risk-takers. In reality, most apply the same careful, long-term approach to both their portfolios and their personal lives. Just as building a strong financial future requires patience and strategic planning, so too does cultivating lasting relationships," said Andy Goldin, Head of Data Analytics at Binance. "There's no single formula for success - some prioritize stability in both areas, while others embrace risk in one and caution in the other. Ultimately, it's about finding the right strategy that works for them."
Beyond commitment styles, the survey sheds light on how crypto investors make decisions and balance priorities in both finance and relationships. One in three (34%) apply strategy and logic to both love and money, while the rest are divided between trusting emotions in both or mixing risk-taking in one area with stability in the other.
When it comes to priorities, crypto and relationships both demand trade-offs. While a third (32%) continue investing in crypto without making lifestyle sacrifices, 42% adjust their spending - whether by delaying big purchases like a home or car, cutting back on shopping, or reducing travel expenses - to prioritize their financial goals. Similarly, relationships come with their own compromises. While 29% say they don't put anything on hold for love, others (58%) prioritize love by dedicating more time to their partners, scaling back social outings, or even adjusting financial habits to accommodate their relationships.
Financial compatibility also plays a crucial role in romance, with 59% of respondents emphasizing that shared financial values are key to building long-term relationships. "As crypto becomes an increasingly integral part of everyday life, more people are eager to learn about digital assets. Last year alone, 44 million users visited Binance Academy to expand their crypto knowledge," said Goldin. "These new survey findings suggest that as financial literacy in crypto grows, it may also contribute to stronger financial alignment in relationships, helping couples navigate money matters with greater confidence and shared understanding."
Binance Academy offers a wide range of free online courses and resources to help anyone, from beginners to experienced investors, expand their crypto knowledge.
About the survey
The survey was conducted from February 6th to 10th, 2025 on the Binance Survey platform, and was open to both Binance users and non-users. A total of 2,200 participants from around the world took part in the study.
About Binance
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 250 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com
New data challenges the stereotype of high-risk crypto traders and explores how they make decisions, navigate trade-offs, and view financial compatibility in relationships
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, suggests that most crypto investors take a long-term approach to both investing and romantic relationships. Nearly half of the respondents (49%) consider themselves "Forever HODLers," meaning they invest in both money and love for the long haul. This and other insights were uncovered through a global survey conducted by Binance on the eve of Valentine's Day, which polled 2,200 crypto users on how they navigate financial decisions and romantic commitments.
However, many take a different approach, blending long-term thinking in one area with flexibility in the other or staying adaptable in both:
- 19% embrace the "Trader & Romantic" mindset, taking high risks in crypto but opting for stability in love.
- 17% follow the "Investor & Free Spirit" approach, playing the long game in finance while keeping relationships flexible.
- 14% fall into the "Risk Chaser" category, keeping their options open in both investing and love.
"These findings challenge the common perception of crypto investors as impulsive risk-takers. In reality, most apply the same careful, long-term approach to both their portfolios and their personal lives. Just as building a strong financial future requires patience and strategic planning, so too does cultivating lasting relationships," said Andy Goldin, Head of Data Analytics at Binance. "There's no single formula for success - some prioritize stability in both areas, while others embrace risk in one and caution in the other. Ultimately, it's about finding the right strategy that works for them."
Beyond commitment styles, the survey sheds light on how crypto investors make decisions and balance priorities in both finance and relationships. One in three (34%) apply strategy and logic to both love and money, while the rest are divided between trusting emotions in both or mixing risk-taking in one area with stability in the other.
When it comes to priorities, crypto and relationships both demand trade-offs. While a third (32%) continue investing in crypto without making lifestyle sacrifices, 42% adjust their spending - whether by delaying big purchases like a home or car, cutting back on shopping, or reducing travel expenses - to prioritize their financial goals. Similarly, relationships come with their own compromises. While 29% say they don't put anything on hold for love, others (58%) prioritize love by dedicating more time to their partners, scaling back social outings, or even adjusting financial habits to accommodate their relationships.
Financial compatibility also plays a crucial role in romance, with 59% of respondents emphasizing that shared financial values are key to building long-term relationships. "As crypto becomes an increasingly integral part of everyday life, more people are eager to learn about digital assets. Last year alone, 44 million users visited Binance Academy to expand their crypto knowledge," said Goldin. "These new survey findings suggest that as financial literacy in crypto grows, it may also contribute to stronger financial alignment in relationships, helping couples navigate money matters with greater confidence and shared understanding."
Binance Academy offers a wide range of free online courses and resources to help anyone, from beginners to experienced investors, expand their crypto knowledge.
About the survey
The survey was conducted from February 6th to 10th, 2025 on the Binance Survey platform, and was open to both Binance users and non-users. A total of 2,200 participants from around the world took part in the study.
About Binance
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 250 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com
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Binance Survey Reveals Most Crypto Investors Take a Long-Term Approach to Both Money and Love
The aluminum battery leader's Elevator Regenerative Power System reclaims wasted power and yields carbon credits with every lift.
KAOHSIUNG, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- APh ePower, the global leader in commercialized aluminum battery technology, announced today that it has received the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award. This honor recognizes the company's innovative Elevator Regenerative Power System (ERPS), which reimagines one of modern life's most ubiquitous machines as a high-performance distributed energy-recovery engine. By capturing kinetic energy from every ride, APh ePower provides an industrial-grade solution that bridges the gap between energy efficiency and sustainable asset management.
Elevators generate recoverable energy during two predictable phases: ascending with a light load and descending with a heavy one. The ERPS captures that energy using high-efficiency DC-to-DC converters, achieving over 90% conversion efficiency – and stores it in an ultra-safe aluminum battery capable of rapid charge and discharge.
The result is instant energy recovery and storage, ensuring power is available when needed. This system guarantees continued elevator operation during outages and enhances occupant safety, providing buildings with a level of resilience that traditional systems cannot match.
In April 2025, APh ePower achieved another major milestone: Gold Standard approved the first globally applicable methodology enabling elevator regenerative power systems to generate carbon credits. The methodology defines how regenerative energy savings are quantified and verified, transforming those savings into tradable emission reductions. This approval opens a new pathway for elevator projects within the voluntary carbon market.
The potential impact of ERPS is immense. With over 15 million elevators operating worldwide, APh ePower's system can cut energy use by more than 40%, unlocking 164 TWh of annual savings—a figure that surpasses the total power consumption of many hyperscale AI data centers. This positions APh ePower at the forefront of industrial decarbonization by creating a significant new stream for carbon credits from verified energy savings.
Gold Standard CEO Margaret Kim praised the technology, stating, "We're proud to endorse APh ePower's innovative methodology for harnessing regenerative energy from elevator operations. Such practical application of regenerative energy not only drives down overall consumption but also delivers real, verifiable reductions in carbon emission. This is exactly the kind of scalable, high-integrity solution we champion at Gold Standard."For APh ePower, elevators are only the first step. The company is currently extending its aluminum-based dynamic storage technology into AI data center backup systems, hybrid mobility platforms, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, and the infrastructure shaping next-generation smart cities. As global electrification accelerates, aluminum batteries are emerging as an essential pathway for applications requiring rapid charge-discharge performance and enhanced safety. APh ePower's broader ambition is to redefine how everyday devices capture, store, and monetize energy—turning routine operational dynamics into measurable, financeable gains.
APh ePower's website: https://www.global.aph-epower.com/
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APh ePower Secures 2025 R&D 100 Award for Pioneering Elevator Energy Recovery
