Nearly One in Four People Globally Now Own Cryptocurrency, Gemini Reports

Nearly 25% of people across key global markets now own cryptocurrency, according to Gemini’s 2025 Global State of Crypto report.

This represents a steady increase from 21% in 2024, with adoption rising notably in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Singapore.

This growth is partly attributed to recent U.S. government actions under President Donald Trump, which have boosted confidence in digital assets. Key initiatives include the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the appointment of crypto-friendly SEC leadership, and strong support for stablecoin regulation and broader digital asset frameworks. These measures have positively influenced both current crypto owners and those yet to invest.

In fact, 23% of non-owners in the U.S. reported that the creation of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has increased their trust in cryptocurrency. This sentiment is mirrored abroad, with 21% of non-owners in the UK and 19% in Singapore expressing similar confidence.

Europe has seen the most significant growth, with crypto ownership in the UK jumping from 18% to 24%, and France rising from 18% to 21%. Meanwhile, adoption in the U.S. increased modestly from 21% to 22%, and Singapore saw growth from 26% to 28%.

Memecoins continue to play a key role in attracting new investors. In the U.S., 31% of those who own both memecoins and traditional cryptocurrencies purchased memecoins first, indicating their role as a gateway into crypto. France leads in memecoin ownership, with 67% of crypto investors holding them.

Following the approval of spot crypto ETFs in early 2024, U.S. adoption of these financial products has grown, with 39% of crypto investors now holding crypto ETFs, up from 37% last year.

Supporting this trend, a recent survey by crypto payment firm Triple-A found that crypto adoption in Singapore continues to rise, especially for payments. The survey revealed that crypto ownership in Singapore increased to 26% in 2024, up from 24.4% in 2023, as reported by The Straits Times.

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