Boomers in Bonds, Gen Z in Crypto: Who Loses More?

The current market rout is hitting generations differently. Older investors, whose pensions are exposed to the “AI Bubble” through index funds, face the risk of a stock market correction shrinking their retirement pots. As Klarna’s CEO warned, their wealth is “automatically allocated” to overvalued tech stocks.
Younger investors, however, are taking the hit in the crypto market. The $1 trillion wipeout in digital assets disproportionately affects Gen Z and Millennials, who viewed Bitcoin (now $91,212) as their ticket to financial freedom.
This dual crash creates a unique economic malaise. Usually, one asset class performs well when another fails. Now, both the “Boomer” stock market and the “Zoomer” crypto market are flashing red.
The social implications are significant. A loss of wealth across all generations affects consumer spending, housing markets, and political stability. If the bubble bursts fully, the economic scar will be shared, albeit through different assets.