American households are increasingly anxious about their financial standing. Data shows 45% of citizens report deteriorating financial security—nearly double the 20% who see improvement. The concern extends to broader economic outlook: 57% of Americans now expect the economy to be in recession territory. When household confidence erodes this sharply, people start rethinking their wealth preservation strategies. Asset diversification becomes more appealing, and alternative financial systems gain traction. These shifting sentiments often precede significant moves in how people allocate capital across different asset classes.