DECIPHERING THE FINANCIAL PSYCHODYNAMICS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF CRYPTOCURRENCY INVESTMENT BEHAVIORS IN THE MOROCCAN ECONOMIC CONTEXT / DÉCHIFFRER LA PSYCHODYNAMIQUE FINANCIÈRE : UNE ÉTUDE EMPIRIQUE DES COMPORTEMENTS D'INVESTISSEMENT EN CRYPTOMONNAIES DANS LE CONTEXTE ÉCONOMIQUE MAROCAIN

Chaimae Hmimnat, Mounir El Bakkouchi

Abstract


This study investigates the financial psychology of Moroccan investors in cryptocurrency, focusing on the determinants of perceived investment risk. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative survey was conducted among Moroccan investors, and regression analysis was applied to identify the factors influencing their risk perceptions, including transaction fees, complexity, security, anonymity, fast transactions, volatility, and lack of regulation. Findings: The analysis reveals that volatility and lack of regulation significantly heighten perceived risk, whereas fast transactions, reduced complexity, and improved security mitigate it. These results suggest targeted strategies to address volatility and regulatory concerns can decrease perceived risks and attract more investors. Originality: This research provides new insights into the interplay of technological, regulatory, and psychological factors influencing investment behavior in a developing country context, specifically Morocco, thereby contributing to the broader literature on financial inclusion and technology adoption. Research limitations/implications: The study's limitations include its reliance on self-reported data and the specific focus on Moroccan investors, which may limit the generalizability of the findings. Practical implications: By addressing identified risk factors, policymakers and cryptocurrency platforms can develop targeted interventions to reduce perceived risks, thus encouraging broader investment and enhancing financial inclusion. Social implications: Improving cryptocurrency literacy and addressing regulatory challenges can promote more inclusive financial participation, fostering economic growth and reducing financial disparities in Morocco.

JEL: D81, D91, E44, G11, G23, G41, O16

Cette étude examine la psychologie financière des investisseurs marocains en cryptomonnaies, en se concentrant sur les déterminants clés de la perception du risque d'investissement. Conception/méthodologie/approche : Une enquête quantitative a été menée auprès d'investisseurs marocains, et une analyse de régression a été utilisée pour identifier les facteurs influençant leurs perceptions du risque, notamment les frais de transaction, la complexité, la sécurité, l'anonymat, la rapidité des transactions, la volatilité et les lacunes réglementaires. Résultats : La volatilité et l'absence de réglementation augmentent significativement le risque perçu, tandis que la rapidité des transactions, la réduction de la complexité et l'amélioration de la sécurité le réduisent. Ces résultats suggèrent que le traitement des questions de volatilité et des préoccupations réglementaires pourrait atténuer les risques et encourager un investissement plus large. Originalité/valeur : Cette recherche apporte de nouvelles perspectives sur l'interaction des facteurs technologiques, réglementaires et psychologiques qui influencent le comportement d'investissement au Maroc, contribuant ainsi à la littérature plus large sur l'inclusion financière et l'adoption des technologies. Limites de la recherche : La dépendance aux données auto-déclarées et le focus sur les investisseurs marocains peuvent limiter la généralisation des résultats. Implications pratiques : Les décideurs politiques et les plateformes de cryptomonnaies peuvent utiliser ces informations pour développer des interventions ciblées visant à réduire les risques perçus et à promouvoir l'inclusion financière. Implications sociales : Améliorer la littératie en cryptomonnaies et relever les défis réglementaires pourrait favoriser une inclusion financière et une croissance économique plus large au Maroc.

 

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cryptocurrency investment, financial behavior, Moroccan economy, risk perception, quantitative analysis / investissement en cryptomonnaies, comportement financier, économie marocaine, perception du risque, analyse quantitative

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