Share
Share this article
Copy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmail
Markets
Share
Share this article
Copy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmail
Number of crypto users in the UK drops even
Markets
Share
Share this article
Copy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmail
Number of crypto users in the UK drops even
Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases
Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases
About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether.
By Olivier Acuna|Edited by Jamie Crawley
Dec 16, 2025, 2:29 p.m.
There are about 3 million fewer crypto owners in the U.K., according to a 2025 FCA report.
What to know:
- The number of crypto holders in the U.K. decreased from 7 million to 4.5 million, but the average value held by investors increased.
- Awareness of cryptocurrencies remains high at 91%, despite a decline in ownership from 12% to 8% of the adult population.
- Bitcoin and ether are the most popular cryptocurrencies, with 70% and 35% of investors holding them, respectively.
Fewer people in the U.K. are holding crypto this year than last while the “typical value held by investors” increased, a report by the country's financial watchdog has found.
The drop means the number of people who own crypto fell from about 7 million last year to roughly 4.5 million this year. However, awareness of cryptocurrencies among the U.K. population remained at 91%, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in its Cryptoassets Consumer Research 2025 report.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
Don't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today. See all newsletters
Sign me up
“Overall, the percentage of the U.K. adult population currently holding cryptoassets has declined from 12% in 2024 to 8% in 2025," the FCA said.
The findings were published as the FCA simultaneously commenced a consultation on proposed crypto rules under a new regulatory framework, as the regulator moves to expand oversight of the sector.
Despite the decline, the FCA noted that crypto ownership in the U.K. “is still double the proportion who reported they own cryptoassets in 2021”.
While the report found that fewer U.K. consumers now own crypto, those who remain invested appear to be holding larger amounts. About 21% said they hold between 1,001-5000 pounds ($1,345-$6,720).
The regulator found a shift toward higher average holdings, with the mean value per holder rising to just under $2,500, compared with last year’s $2,300. Crypto owned by people in the U.K. totaled $17.3 billion, according to an October report by the Financial Times.
Bitcoin BTC$87,169.17 and ether ETH$2,937.64 remain the most popular cryptocurrencies among U.K. holders, according to the FCA's research, with BTC held by around 70% of crypto investors and ETH by roughly 35%. Despite falling participation, investors continue to concentrate their exposure in the two largest digital assets.
United KingdomCryptoFCAAnnual Report
More For You
Protocol Research: GoPlus Security
Commissioned byGoPlus
What to know:
- As of October 2025, GoPlus has generated $4.7M in total revenue across its product lines. The GoPlus App is the primary revenue driver, contributing $2.5M (approx. 53%), followed by the SafeToken Protocol at $1.7M.
- GoPlus Intelligence's Token Security API averaged 717 million monthly calls year-to-date in 2025 , with a peak of nearly 1 billion calls in February 2025. Total blockchain-level requests, including transaction simulations, averaged an additional 350 million per month.
- Since its January 2025 launch , the $GPS token has registered over $5B in total spot volume and $10B in derivatives volume in 2025. Monthly spot volume peaked in March 2025 at over $1.1B , while derivatives volume peaked the same month at over $4B.
View Full Report
More For You
Crypto asset manager Bitwise says bitcoin will break its four-year cycle in 2026
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said BTC is likely to hit all-time highs next year, with lower volatility and weaker equity correlations reshaping how institutions view the asset.
What to know:
- Bitwise expects bitcoin to defy its historic four-year boom-and-bust pattern and hit fresh all-time highs in 2026.
- The digital asset's correlation with U.S. stocks is expected to fall as crypto-specific catalysts outweigh macro and equity-market moves.
Read full story
Latest Crypto News
Crypto asset manager Bitwise says bitcoin will break its four-year cycle in 2026
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: SUI Gains 3.9% as Index Moves Higher
Hong Kong's RedotPay raises $100 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments
Strata protocol developer Frontera Labs raises $3 million in seed round
U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, with unemployment rate jumping to four-year high of 4.6%
Filecoin falls on above-average volume, drops below $1.30 support amid wider slide
Top Stories
U.S. added 64,000 jobs in November, with unemployment rate jumping to four-year high of 4.6%
Bitcoin slump deepens as most of top 100 tokens fall below key trading signals
Visa brings Circle's USDC settlement to U.S. banks following $3.5 billion stablecoin pilot
U.S. bitcoin, ether ETFs see largest outflows since Nov. 20 as BTC declines
Axelar token falls 15% after Circle deal takes the developer team, leaves AXL behind
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin, ether extend pullback amid thin liquidity, macro jitters
Sorumluluk Reddi: Bu sitede yeniden yayınlanan makaleler, halka açık platformlardan alınmıştır ve yalnızca bilgilendirme amaçlıdır. MEXC'nin görüşlerini yansıtmayabilir. Tüm hakları telif sahiplerine aittir. Herhangi bir içeriğin üçüncü taraf haklarını ihlal ettiğini düşünüyorsanız, kaldırılması için lütfen [email protected] ile iletişime geçin. MEXC, içeriğin doğruluğu, eksiksizliği veya güncelliği konusunda hiçbir garanti vermez ve sağlanan bilgilere dayalı olarak alınan herhangi bir eylemden sorumlu değildir. İçerik, finansal, yasal veya diğer profesyonel tavsiye niteliğinde değildir ve MEXC tarafından bir tavsiye veya onay olarak değerlendirilmemelidir.
Ayrıca Şunları da Beğenebilirsiniz
Japan-Based Bitcoin Treasury Company Metaplanet Completes $1.4 Billion IPO! Will It Buy Bitcoin? Here Are the Details
The post Japan-Based Bitcoin Treasury Company Metaplanet Completes $1.4 Billion IPO! Will It Buy Bitcoin? Here Are the Details appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Japan-based Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet announced today that it has successfully completed its public offering process. Metaplanet Grows Bitcoin Treasury with $1.4 Billion IPO The company’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, stated in a post on the X platform that a large number of institutional investors participated in the process. Among the investors, mutual funds, sovereign wealth funds, and hedge funds were notable. According to Gerovich, approximately 100 institutional investors participated in roadshows held prior to the IPO. Ultimately, over 70 investors participated in Metaplanet’s capital raising. Previously disclosed information indicated that the company had raised approximately $1.4 billion through the IPO. This funding will accelerate Metaplanet’s growth plans and, in particular, allow the company to increase its balance sheet Bitcoin holdings. Gerovich emphasized that this step will propel Metaplanet to its next stage of development and strengthen the company’s global Bitcoin strategy. Metaplanet has recently become one of the leading companies in Japan in promoting digital asset adoption. The company has previously stated that it views Bitcoin as a long-term store of value. This large-scale IPO is considered a significant step in not only strengthening Metaplanet’s capital but also consolidating Japan’s role in the global crypto finance market. *This is not investment advice. Follow our Telegram and Twitter account now for exclusive news, analytics and on-chain data! Source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/japan-based-bitcoin-treasury-company-metaplanet-completes-1-4-billion-ipo-will-it-buy-bitcoin-here-are-the-details/
Paylaş
BitcoinEthereumNews2025/09/18 08:42
CME Group to Launch Solana and XRP Futures Options
The post CME Group to Launch Solana and XRP Futures Options appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. An announcement was made by CME Group, the largest derivatives exchanger worldwide, revealed that it would introduce options for Solana and XRP futures. It is the latest addition to CME crypto derivatives as institutions and retail investors increase their demand for Solana and XRP. CME Expands Crypto Offerings With Solana and XRP Options Launch According to a press release, the launch is scheduled for October 13, 2025, pending regulatory approval. The new products will allow traders to access options on Solana, Micro Solana, XRP, and Micro XRP futures. Expiries will be offered on business days on a monthly, and quarterly basis to provide more flexibility to market players. CME Group said the contracts are designed to meet demand from institutions, hedge funds, and active retail traders. According to Giovanni Vicioso, the launch reflects high liquidity in Solana and XRP futures. Vicioso is the Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products for the CME Group. He noted that the new contracts will provide additional tools for risk management and exposure strategies. Recently, CME XRP futures registered record open interest amid ETF approval optimism, reinforcing confidence in contract demand. Cumberland, one of the leading liquidity providers, welcomed the development and said it highlights the shift beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. FalconX, another trading firm, added that rising digital asset treasuries are increasing the need for hedging tools on alternative tokens like Solana and XRP. High Record Trading Volumes Demand Solana and XRP Futures Solana futures and XRP continue to gain popularity since their launch earlier this year. According to CME official records, many have bought and sold more than 540,000 Solana futures contracts since March. A value that amounts to over $22 billion dollars. Solana contracts hit a record 9,000 contracts in August, worth $437 million. Open interest also set a record at 12,500 contracts.…
Paylaş
BitcoinEthereumNews2025/09/18 01:39
Why the Testing Method Developers Prefer Is Rarely Ever the One That Finds the Most Bugs
A replicated controlled study confirms that developers’ perceptions, preferences, and opinions about software testing techniques do not reliably predict actual
Paylaş
Hackernoon2025/12/18 05:00