Global Expansion of Cryptocurrency Users

In 2025, the global number of cryptocurrency users reached 741 million, a 12.4% increase compared to 2024. This growth is primarily driven by increased institutional participation and supportive policies in several countries.

Holding Trends for Major Cryptocurrencies

Looking at specific assets, the number of Bitcoin holders reached 365 million, up 8.3% year-on-year, accounting for nearly half of all crypto users globally. Ethereum holders grew more rapidly, reaching 175 million with a year-on-year increase of 22.6%.

Market Transactions and Asset Tokenization

In the first seven months of 2025, stablecoins accounted for 30% of crypto transactions, with trading volumes exceeding $4 trillion. Meanwhile, the on-chain value of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) surpassed $30 billion by mid-September, a 93% increase from the start of the year.