‘Crypto’ and ‘Bitcoin’ Are Reddit’s Most Talked About Words in Investment Threads, Study Reports

• Crypto and Bitcoin dominate Reddit’s investment discussions, highlighting sustained interest in these digital assets.
• Subreddits show diverse sentiment and language, with r/wallstreetbets standing out for its high volatility and profanity.

According to a recent study by Cyber Metals, part of JM Bullion, a detailed analysis of popular investment subreddits on Reddit uncovered distinct trends in how stocks, cryptocurrencies, and precious metals are discussed. In February 2024, Bitcoin and Ethereum took center stage in the CNF discussion about Reddit’s IPO filing, which unveiled surprising crypto investments.

The study highlights how “crypto” and “bitcoin” are the most frequently mentioned terms, showcasing ongoing interest in these digital assets.

The research also found that positive sentiment was highest in subreddits like r/stocks, r/investing, and r/bullion, where over 53% of posts were optimistic. In contrast, r/wallstreetbets had the lowest positive sentiment at 30.4%, reflecting its more volatile and high-energy nature.

Cryptocurrency (99.1) is considered the most vulgar investment based on the number of vulgar words used per 1,000 posts, while Bitcoin (33.6) is notably less vulgar.

The study also revealed that subreddits such as r/ether and r/gold displayed greater lexical diversity, suggesting more complex discussions, while r/wallstreetbets, despite its intense atmosphere, also had notable vocabulary variation.

Additionally, r/wallstreetbets led in profanity usage, with 107.1 profane words per 1,000 posts, indicative of the stress and volatility associated with day trading and crypto investing. At the time of writing, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $58,423.74, having surged by 0.10% in the past day and decreased by 3.34% in the past week.