Mapped: Crypto Ownership Growth by Region

Mapped: Crypto Ownership Growth by Region

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In 2024, approximately 562 million people own some type of cryptocurrency, equal to 6.8% of the global population.

As the price of bitcoin has more than doubled this year, global crypto ownership has increased by 33% since 2023 alone. In the past year, every global region saw ownership grow amid increasing investor confidence and more supportive regulatory environments.

This graphic shows crypto ownership growth by region in 2024, based on data from Triple-A.

Where is Crypto Ownership Rising the Fastest?

Below, we break down the number of crypto owners and their growth rates around the world:

South America has seen the sharpest growth in crypto ownership, rising by 116.5% since 2023.

Across the region, Argentina has the highest ownership rates, at 18.9% of the population as the country faces persistent hyperinflation. Brazil, with ownership rates of 17.5%, follows next in line supported by several regional crypto exchanges and strong regulations.

Like South America, ownership growth in Oceania increased by more than twofold between 2023 and 2024. In Australia, initial deposit values among retail investors dropped 15% across the country’s BTC Markets crypto exchange since 2023, but these values surged by 189% for non-retail investors.

In North America, supported by the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. in early 2024, ownership rates increased by 38.6% amid strong investor demand. Of the top 10 corporate holders of bitcoin, seven are based in America. Going further, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF stands as the fastest-growing ETF in history, reaching $50 billion in assets in just over nine months.

Since President Trump’s election victory, investor enthusiasm has soared due to expectations of a crypto-friendly administration.

Meanwhile, more than half of crypto owners worldwide are based in Asia. With nearly a quarter of Singapore residents owning crypto, the country ranks highest globally in crypto adoption. This strong level of adoption is underpinned by government initiatives, substantial investment, along with big banks embracing cryptocurrencies.

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