The United States has surged to the second spot in global crypto adoption, according to the latest Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. This rise is driven by massive institutional interest, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, and stricter regulations.

India, meanwhile, has maintained its unshakable lead for the second consecutive year, while Nigeria – once a major adoption leader – has fallen to sixth place.


Crypto Expands Across Continents

🔹 Asia-Pacific saw a 69% year-on-year increase in on-chain value – rising from $1.4 trillion to $2.36 trillion. India, Pakistan, and Vietnam are emerging as global powerhouses.

🔹 Latin America grew by 63%, driven largely by strong retail and institutional use.

🔹 Sub-Saharan Africa increased by 52%, highlighting its continued reliance on crypto for remittances and everyday payments.

🔹 North America and Europe remain dominant in terms of volume – $2.2 trillion and $2.6 trillion, respectively. North America grew 49%, while Europe grew 42%.

🔹 MENA (Middle East and North Africa) saw slower but steady growth of 33%, with total volumes surpassing half a trillion USD.

When adjusted for population, the index shows Eastern Europe’s rising dominance, with Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia leading. In MENA, Jordan stands out in fourth place.


Stablecoins and Bitcoin Dominate

USDT has become the world’s most-used stablecoin, processing over $1 trillion monthly between June 2024 and June 2025, with a record $1.14 trillion in January 2025.

USDC ranged between $1.24 trillion and $3.29 trillion, peaking in October 2024. Smaller stablecoins such as EURC, PYUSD, and DAI are growing fastest, though from a smaller base.

Bitcoin remains the dominant force, with fiat inflows exceeding $4.6 trillion. Layer-1 tokens (excluding BTC and ETH) accounted for $3.8 trillion, stablecoins $1.3 trillion, and altcoins $540 billion.

📊 Summary:

The United States is closing in on the top spot, strengthening its role as a crypto hub thanks to ETFs and regulatory momentum. Still, India remains the leader with its massive retail base and exponential growth.

❓ Do you think the U.S. will dethrone India next year?

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