The percentage of cryptocurrency ownership among Britons decreased from 12% to 8% over the course of a year.
According to a report by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the percentage of adults in the UK who own digital assets fell from 12% to 8% between 2024 and 2025.
In comparison, this percentage was 4% in 2021 and 10% in 2022.
However, the percentage of people who have heard of cryptocurrencies remains high, at around 91%, a level that has remained stable compared to previous years.
While the number of users with a wallet value of £100 or less continues to decline, the number of holders with wallets valued between £1,000 and £5,000 is steadily increasing, reaching 21% of the total cryptocurrency investors in the UK.
According to the study, centralized trading platforms remain the most common way to acquire assets.
About 73% of survey participants reported that they usually make purchases through platforms like Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken.
15% of them use payment services that support cryptocurrencies.
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
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