Synopsis Cryptocurrency can make an alternative investment for millennials over the long term since they are likely to remain strong and pull through any financial crisis that may occur in the future. ET Spotlight Special A well-known characteristic of millennials is wanting everything at their fingertips, i.e. on their smartphones. Everything from the morning news, to grocery shopping and dinner planning is at their disposal through the click of a button. Fintech is also evolving at par with the generation. Digital and branchless banks are replacing traditional bank structures and payments happen at lightning speed through digital payments. Millennials are also embracing the ‘digital currency’ lately. A recent survey suggests that 66% of millennials have more faith in cryptocurrency than the stock market.1