According to a report by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released this year, the proportion of adults in the UK holding cryptocurrency has declined to approximately 8%. This is the first year-on-year decrease in ownership recorded in the UK since 2021.
In 2024, an estimated 7 million adults, or 12% of the adult population, were expected to hold crypto assets, which was an increase from 10% in 2022 and 4.4% in 2021.
Awareness Levels Remain Stable
Despite the drop in ownership, public awareness of cryptocurrency has remained stable at 91%, consistent with the previous year's findings.
Investor Behavior
Among existing cryptocurrency holders, the majority are expected to increase their holdings in 2025 compared to 2024.
The report also provides insights into the value of holdings:
Approximately 21% of users possess cryptocurrency valued between £1,001 and £5,000 .
The proportion of users holding less than £100 worth of cryptocurrency has decreased .#WriteToEarnUpgrade #TrumpTariffs #BinanceAlphaAlert
