Main methods for obtaining crypto 2022, by income group
The survey held by cryptocurrency retailer CryptoRefills, a company that sells vouchers and gift cards, also adds that income levels affect consumers' preferences in obtaining crypto - although there was "little linear correlations". For all the income groups the survey considered, the three most popular ways remained the same: Buying them, affiliate programs, and minor freelance tasks online. The source does add that loyalty programs were relatively more popular among low level incomes than the average crypto consumer.
The most common method for consumers to get hold of cryptocurrencies involved buying them through an investment channel and via a loyalty program.