Chris McGrath/Getty Images Bitcoin has boomed in 2021 but is highly volatile. Chris McGrath/Getty Images

  • 27% of Americans say they strongly support or somewhat support bitcoin becoming legal tender.
  • They were polled after El Salvador made the move, allowing its citizens to pay tax and shop using the token.
  • Yet boomers aren't so keen on the idea, with 43% of those polled by YouGov saying they strongly oppose it.
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