🔥 Russians are accumulating crypto: a 33% increase since the beginning of the year!
💰 According to RBC and SPIEF, in the first half of 2025, Russians increased their cryptocurrency holdings by 33%, and the total value of crypto assets in the country has already exceeded ₽2 trillion (≈ $25 billion).
📈 Reasons:
• Difficulties with international payments — people and businesses are seeking alternatives.
• Growing popularity of P2P and OTC transactions, especially through Telegram bots and local channels.
• Strengthening trust in digital assets against the backdrop of a stagnant traditional market.
📊 At the same time, the Moscow Exchange launched the MOEXBTC index and started trading futures on the Bitcoin Trust from iShares. This brings crypto closer to an official investment instrument.
🧠 What this means:
Russia is not just "observing" crypto but is gradually integrating it into its financial system, albeit with caveats. Crypto is becoming not only a store of value but also part of hedge strategies for major players.