Examining the predictors of crypto investor decision

Abstract

The rise in the cryptocurrency market has led many individuals to start their investment. However, individuals are affected by several factors in their decision-making process to invest. The objective of this study is to examine the factors that can predict the decision to invest in the cryptocurrency market, by utilizing the variables of overconfidence, financial literacy, and attitude. This study also explores the role of attitude in mediating the influence of overconfidence and financial literacy on investor decisions. The population of this study is individual student investors in three top universities in Indonesia. This study uses a non-probability sampling technique, with purposive sampling that includes several criteria to determine the number of samples. The data is collected by distributing questionnaires to the students using Google Forms. The total number of respondents in this study, who returned the questionnaire that has been filled is 297 students. The data obtained from respondents is analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). Finally, the results of this study have proved that: (1) Overconfidence has a positive influence on attitude; (2) Financial literacy has a positive influence on attitude; (3) Overconfidence has a positive influence on investor decision; (4) Financial literacy has a positive influence on investor decision; (5) Attitude has a positive influence on investor decision; (6) Attitude mediates the influence of overconfidence on investor decision; and (7) Attitude mediates the influence of overconfidence on investor decision. The implications for scholars and crypto investors are also provided in this study.

Keywords: {'name': 'Overconfidence'}, {'name': 'Financial Literacy'}, {'name': 'Attitude'}, {'name': 'Investor Decision'}, {'name': 'Cryptocurrency Market'}

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Yofi Syarkani
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Triyono Adi Tristanto
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