According to a new study by Gemini, the UK is leading the world in cryptocurrency ownership growth in 2025, surpassing economies including the United States.
Founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the American cryptocurrency exchange Gemini released its latest "State of Cryptocurrency" report on May 27, which provides an in-depth analysis of the changes in global adoption of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC).
The report is based on a survey of 7,200 adults in the US, Europe, Singapore, and Australia, finding that Europe has consistently been at the forefront of cryptocurrency ownership growth, with the UK leading the way.
In the report shared with Cointelegraph, Gemini stated that the UK had the largest year-on-year increase in cryptocurrency ownership among the surveyed countries, with the proportion of respondents indicating they own cryptocurrency rising from 18% last year to 24% as of April.
While there has reportedly been an increase in new cryptocurrency holders in the UK, it has not yet reached the highest cryptocurrency ownership rate globally.
According to Gemini's report, Singapore has maintained the highest cryptocurrency ownership rate in the world over the past two years, with 28% of local respondents indicating they have invested in cryptocurrency as of April. This figure was 26% in 2024.
Some European countries are also accelerating their pace, with 21% of French respondents reporting cryptocurrency ownership in 2025, up from 18% in 2024. In the US, this metric increased from 21% to 22%.
The overall cryptocurrency ownership rate in the US, UK, France, and Singapore rose from 21% last year to 24% as of April, indicating that nearly one in four people globally now own cryptocurrency.
Gemini stated that the rise in global cryptocurrency ownership over the past few years may be attributed to the impact of Trump administration policies on overall positive sentiment following the 2022 bear market.
The report noted: "In particular, the increase in cryptocurrency ownership in France and the UK reflects the warming of the regulatory environment for digital assets in Europe," referring to the introduction of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
However, the UK has yet to adopt a national-level cryptocurrency regulatory framework.
In April, the UK government released a draft statutory instrument aimed at regulating cryptocurrency exchanges, dealers, and brokers to enhance consumer protection and ensure operational resilience.
After conducting a public consultation (with the final opinion collection deadline on May 23), the UK Treasury is expected to finalize the "near-final version" of the statutory instrument later this year.
Mark Jennings, Gemini's head of Europe, told Cointelegraph that the sharp increase in cryptocurrency ownership in the UK reflects the country's status as a "financial center for decades."
Jennings pointed out that this status embodies the maturity of the market and the reasons why investors are eager to participate in cryptocurrency.
He added, "Outside the US, the highest proportion of non-cryptocurrency holders in the UK responded that strategic Bitcoin reserves make them more confident in the value of cryptocurrency, showing the positive influence of the US government's support for cryptocurrency on the UK."
Jennings also stated that while MiCA does not have a direct impact on the UK, it may still develop outside its regulatory scope and influence neighboring countries.
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Original article: “Gemini Report: UK Outpaces Global Crypto Ownership Growth in 2025”
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