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Crypto UK ownership jumped from 18% to 24%, according to a survey by the crypto exchange.
May 27, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Crypto adoption by consumers increased in 2025, with the U.K. at the forefront, Gemini said in its ‘2025 Global State of Crypto’ report on Tuesday.
U.K. ownership rose to 24% from 18% in 2024, while France hit 21% (up from 18%). The U.S. ticked up to 21%, and Singapore led with 28%, up from 26%, according to a recent consumer survey by the crypto exchange.
President Trump’s launch of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve boosted confidence in crypto, and 23% of U.S. non-owners said it increased their trust in digital assets. The sentiment echoed in the U.K. (21%) and Singapore (19%).
Memecoins are driving entry into crypto markets, the survey showed.
In the U.S., 31% of investors who own both memecoins and traditional crypto said they started with the former. Similar trends appeared in Australia (30%), the U.K. (28%), and beyond. Globally, 94% of memecoin holders also own other crypto assets.
Spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to grow in popularity. 39% of U.S. crypto investors hold ETFs, up from 37%. Italy leads at 47%, followed by the U.K. (41%), Singapore (40%), Australia (38%), and France (32%).
The crypto platform surveyed 7,205 consumers in the U.S., the U.K., France, Italy, Australia and Singapore between March and April 2025.
Read more: Crypto Retail Market Is Poised for a Rebound: Gemini
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Will Canny
Will Canny is an experienced market reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. He’s now covering the crypto beat as a finance reporter at CoinDesk. He owns more than $1,000 of SOL.
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