🌍 Top 10 Countries by Crypto Ownership and Activity (2025 Update)
Global crypto adoption has exploded past 560 million users, and here’s how the top countries rank — both in ownership and on-chain activity.
🇮🇳 India — Around 93.5 million crypto owners (≈ 6.5 % of population).
India leads the world in Chainalysis’ 2025 adoption index thanks to vibrant P2P trading, developer growth, and massive user bases on exchanges. Local transaction volume is estimated in the hundreds of billions USD per year.
🇨🇳 China — About 59 million owners (≈ 4 % of population).
Despite trading restrictions, China remains one of the largest holders by on-chain value and seized coins (~190 000 BTC, ≈ $22 billion in state hands).
🇺🇸 United States — Roughly 53 million owners (≈ 15 % of population).
Institutional adoption, ETFs, and DeFi activity dominate here. The U.S. government itself holds ≈ 198 000 BTC (seized assets ≈ $23 billion).
🇧🇷 Brazil — About 26 million owners (≈ 12 %).
The LATAM leader, generating over $300 billion in annual on-chain flow per Chainalysis. Tax-clarity laws have boosted exchange volume.
🇻🇳 Vietnam — Nearly 21 million owners (≈ 21 %).
One of the highest per-capita adoption rates globally, driven by remittances and Web3 gaming.
🇵🇰 Pakistan — Around 15.9 million owners (≈ 6.6 %).
Ranked #3 globally in adoption index; strong P2P markets and remittance usage power growth despite uncertain regulation.
🇵🇭 Philippines — About 15.7 million owners (≈ 13 %).
Play-to-earn apps and P2P transfers make crypto a daily tool for millions of Filipinos.
🇳🇬 Nigeria — Roughly 13.3 million owners (≈ 6 %).
Africa’s crypto hub with high stablecoin usage for inflation hedging and cross-border payments.
🇮🇩 Indonesia — About 12.2 million owners (≈ 4.4 %).
A fast-growing market supported by state-licensed exchanges and strong Binance partnership volumes.
🇹🇷 Turkey — Estimated 10–12 million owners (≈ 10 – 12 %).
Inflation concerns and a weak lira fuel huge crypto transaction volumes; on-chain flows exceed $100 billion per year.
Quick facts to remember:
💰 Global crypto owners ≈ 560 million+ (Triple-A 2025)
🏦 Governments hold ≈ 460 000 BTC (≈ 2.3 % of total supply)
📊 Top regions by value received: North America ($2.3 T), Europe ($1.8 T), Asia ($1.2 T) per Chainaly
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