The adoption of cryptocurrencies increased in 2025, driven by institutional and popular participation in various economies. While high -income countries focus on regulatory managers and investment products, lower and intermediate income countries lead to the use of actual cryptography for funding, inflation coverage and payments.
This report analyzes countries with the highest adoption indices, demographic information, cryptocurrencies and the most popular stables, status of legal tenders and market predictions for the rest of 2025.
Country with a strong crypto adoption index
The adoption of the global cryptography of the chain chain and supporting research identify the main countries for the adoption of cryptography as a function of the volume of transactions, activity on the chain and the use of the base. The lower and intermediary countries dominate the classification due to the adoption focused on the need and innovative use cases.
| Row | Country | Region | Private of the adoption index |
| 1 | India | South Asia | Highest world adoption (2024-2025) |
| 2 | Nigeria | Africa | Direct in Africa, a high P2P activity |
| 3 | Vietnam | Southeast Asia | Local Strong, P2P, Defi |
| 4 | UNITED STATES | North America | The largest volume of transaction, institutional |
| 5 | Ukraine | Eastern Europe | High adoption of retail and P2P |
| 6 | Philippines | Southeast Asia | Mobile portfolios focusing on funds |
| 7 | Indonesia | Southeast Asia | High use, especially for payments |
| 8 | Pakistan | South Asia | Rapid growth, use of funding of funds |
| 9 | Brazil | Latin America | High adoption, use of stable |
| 10 | Thailand | Southeast Asia | Active retail, defying |
Other notable countries: Argentina, Türkiye, Mexico, China, South Korea, Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada.
Crypto age and gender index
Age distribution:
- 18–34 years: 60% of crypto holders worldwide
- 35 to 54 years: 30%
- Over 55 years: 10% of young adults (in particular 25 to 34 years) are the most demographic the most active on the emerging and developed markets.
Gender distribution:
- Man: ~ 68%
- Woman: ~ 32% The gap between the sexes is narrowed, female participation increasing the fastest in Asia and Africa.
| Age group | % of crypto holders | Gender split (m / f) |
| 18-24 | 18% | 70/30 |
| 25–34 | 42% | 68/32 |
| 35–44 | 22% | 67/33 |
| 45–54 | 8% | 66/34 |
| 55+ | 10% | 65/35 |
Most of the cryptocurrencies adopted (2025)
Bitcoin remains the most sought after and held cryptocurrencies in the world, followed by Ethereum and Stablecoins. The pieces even and the DEFI tokens are popular in specific regions.
| Row | Crypto | Global property (%) | The best countries that use it |
| 1 | Bitcoin | 55–75% | United States, India, Nigeria, Vietnam, Brazil, United Kingdom |
| 2 | Ethereum | 35–49% | United States, Canada, Germany, India, Singapore |
| 3 | TETHER (USDT) | 20–40% | Türkiye, Nigeria, Brazil, Indonesia, Vietnam |
| 4 | Binance   Bnbusdt |
15–20% | India, Nigeria, Brazil, Vietnam |
| 5 | Solara | 10–18% | We, Singapore, Vietnam |
| 6 | Mastiff | 10–15% | United States, India, Philippines |
| 7 | Xrp | 8–12% | Japan, United Kingdom, Brazil |
| 8 | Cardano | 8–12% | Indonesia, United States, United Kingdom |
| 9 | USD part (USDC) | 7 to 10% | United States, United Kingdom, Singapore |
| 10 | Shiba Inu | 5 to 10% | United States, India, United Kingdom |
Most stables adopted (2025)
Stablecoins have become essential in emerging markets for funding, savings and payments.
| Row | Stable | Global market share | Higher adoption countries |
| 1 | TETHER (USDT) | ~ 65% | Nigeria, Türkiye, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia |
| 2 | USD part (USDC) | ~ 20% | United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Brazil |
| 3 | Dai  Daiusdt |
~ 5% | United States, Europe, Latin America |
| 4 | First USD digital  Fdusdusdt |
~ 3% | Hong Kong, Singapore, Water |
| 5 | ETHENA USDE | ~ 2% | United States, Europe, DEFI platforms |
Countries with Bitcoin as a legal obligation
| Country | Statute (2025) | Notes |
| El Salvador | Active reserve | Taking legal, continuous accumulation |
| Bhoutan | Active reserve | Accumulation via sovereign exploitation |
| UNITED STATES | Announced / active (federal, state) | Strategic reserve established by decree |
| Czech Republic | Planning / studies | Up to 5% of reserves by 2027 |
| Russia | Planning / Legislative proposals | Strategic reserve for the resilience of sanctions |
| Singapore | Expected / advanced planning | Active digital asset projects |
| United Arab Emirates | Expected / advanced planning | Major Haupto-Hub, current reserve plans |
| Brazil | Drafting of legislation | Bills to include BTC in reserves |
| Swiss | Initiative led by citizens | Proposal for central bank reserves |
| South Africa | Political advocacy | Parts pushing for the adoption of the reserve |
| Poland | Political advocacy | Presidential campaign promises |
| Germany | Political / legislative discussion | No official reserve |
| Japan | Political / Central Bank discussion | No official reserve |
| Hong Kong | Political / legislative discussion | No official reserve |
| Venezuela | Political / legislative discussion | No official reserve |
Cryptography market prediction for H2 2025
- Market prospects: continuous growth is expected, driven by institutional investment, new ETF products and regulatory clarity in the United States and the EU.
- User basis: global cryptography users which should exceed 950 million by the end of the year.
- Bitcoin Price: analysts provide that BTC could reach $ 120,000 at $ 140,000 by December 2025, with the exception of major regulatory shocks.
- Expansion of Stablecoin: greater growth in emerging markets, in particular for funding of funds and cross -border payments.
- AI & DEFI: Cryptographic projects and DEFI platforms led by AI will continue to reshape the landscape of digital assets.
Major adoption news – H1 2025 Chronology
| Month | Event / title |
| January | The United States is launching Bitcoin Strategic Reserve; ETF Flows Surge |
| FEBRUARY | Vietnam legalizes the crypto for the first time |
| March | Pakistan Crypto Council has been launched; CZ joins as an advisor |
| April | Thailand recognizes Tether (USDT) as an approved digital asset |
| Can | Pakistan announces its first Bitcoin reserve supported by the government |
| June | South Korea adopts the bill for the legalization of stables |
Conclusion
The adoption of cryptocurrencies in 2025 accelerates both institutional and basic levels, with lower and average income countries leading to the use of the real world and high income nations advanced regulatory clarity.
Bitcoin and stablecoins are the most adopted assets, serving both investment vehicles and practical tools for payments and sending funds. With new legal frameworks, technological innovation and the growing confidence of users, the global cryptography ecosystem is ready for new expansion in the second half of 2025.
Faq
What countries have the highest adoption of crypto in 2025?
India, Nigeria and Vietnam lead to the adoption of cryptography in 2025 due to the use of the base, the sending of funds and the DEFI activity.
What are the most used cryptocurrencies in 2025?
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether (USDT) world use, especially in the United States, India, Nigeria and Vietnam.
How does AI influence crypto in 2025?
Commercial and “defai” robots fed by AI and “Defai” increase conviviality and adoption
Do companies add bitcoin to their treasury bills in 2025?
Yes, more than 60 non -crypto companies now hold BTC in Treasury, inspired by the success of Microstrategy
