The latest release from the blockchain data analysis company Chainalysis (2025 Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index) shows that India and the United States have become the global leaders in cryptocurrency adoption, with the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) solidifying its position as the 'global hub of grassroots cryptocurrency activity,' experiencing astonishing growth in trading volume over the past year.
According to the report, India has ranked first in the world for cryptocurrency adoption rates for the third consecutive year, leading other countries in the cryptocurrency value obtained through retail services, institutional-grade services, centralized services, and DeFi.
The United States rose from 4th place last year to 2nd place globally this year, driven by a clearer regulatory environment and institutional funding.
Following closely are Pakistan, Vietnam, Brazil, and Nigeria, highlighting that cryptocurrencies have gradually integrated into daily scenarios such as remittances, acquiring US dollars through stablecoins, and mobile financial services among emerging economies.
Asia-Pacific Accelerates Explosion, Trading Volume Soars to $2.36 trillion in One Year
The report specifically pointed out that the Asia-Pacific market will experience an annual growth rate of on-chain transaction activities reaching 69% from June 2024 to June 2025, becoming the fastest-growing region for cryptocurrency activities globally.
In the past year, the total trading volume of cryptocurrencies in the Asia-Pacific region surged from $1.4 trillion to $2.36 trillion, primarily thanks to widespread participation from India, Vietnam, and Pakistan.
However, in terms of absolute trading scale, North America and Europe still remain in the lead, with total transaction amounts reaching $2.2 trillion and $2.6 trillion respectively.
Chainalysis pointed out that North America has a growth rate of 49%, mainly benefiting from the listing of Bitcoin spot ETFs and a gradually clearer regulatory framework; Europe, on the other hand, maintains a steady growth of 42% on an existing foundation.
"The '2025 Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index' is out: India has topped the chart for three consecutive years, and the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing the fastest growth." This article was first published on (Blockcast).
