Mexc survey: 46% of users from around the world use cryptocurrency as coverage against inflation (compared to 29% before)

In the midst of persistent inflationary pressures and weakening national currencies, cryptocurrency is increasingly considered to be a “safe refuge”. The share of users who say that crypto is a coverage against inflation increased from 29% to 46% in the second quarter. In East Asia, the figure increased from 23% to 52%, and in the Middle East, it almost doubled from 27% to 45%, which highlights the role of macroeconomic instability in accelerating the adoption of digital assets.

Main conclusions:

1. The share of users using cryptocurrency as an inflation coverage increased from 29% to T1 to 46% in T2; The leaders are in East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
2. Latin America leads to an adoption “adopted by the community”: the property of the same has increased to 34%, and 63% of new users cited passive income as a reason to penetrate the market.
3. South Asia opens the way to commercial activity, punctual trading going to 52%, 53% of users citing financial independence as the main reason.
4. Public blockchain tokens remain the backbone of wallets (65% + worldwide).
5. Redistribution of capital: The number of large portfolios ($ 20,000 +) in East Asia has increased from 39% to 33%, while the average positions increased.

Regional differences

Latin America has become a cultural center for cryptocurrency. Memcoin ownership increased from 27% to 34%, the strongest growth in the world. 63% of new users have cited “passive income” as main motivation. The market remains focused on retail investors, profitability and community tokens playing a key role.

South Asia is a global commercial power. Crop trading increased from 45% to 52%, above the global average, and 53% of users are looking for financial independence. With a young mobile population and limited access to traditional finance, the region is becoming the most dynamic retail market.

South Asia Also leads other regions in long -term trading (46%), while Europe shows more moderate adoption, remaining closer to global averages.

Portfolios and market behavior

Public blockchain tokens remain the backbone of cryptographic portfolios, held by more than 65% of users of the world. The highest confidence is observed in Latin America (74%) and Southeast Asia (70%), where investors consider blockchain infrastructure as a long-term asset.

Stablecoins are stable (~ 50% worldwide), reflecting a balance between risk attenuation and performance search. Term trading shows mixed behavior, South Asia (46%) and Southeast Asia (38%) surpassing the world average (29%), while Latin America fell to 19%, opting for lower risk strategies.

Meanwhile, the distribution of capital changes: the number of large portfolios ($ 20,000 +) in East Asia has increased from 39% to 33% (taking profits and regulatory pressure). At the same time, the share of average portfolios ($ 5,000 to $ 20,000) increases, reporting a wider and more uniform participation.

Forecast for the 3rd quarter of 2025.

The survey results indicate several key trends shaped by the economy and culture:

1. The rise of cryptocurrency as a cover against inflation. In the midst of macro instability, low currencies and inflation in East Asia and the Middle East, capital preservation becomes a major reason. If the pressure persists, “protection against wealth” could become the main reason for entering all regions.
2. Go from speculation to structured trading. In the late stages of a bull market, the appetite for risks is transformed. Term trading and margins – already popular in South Asia (46%) and Southeast Asia (38%) – will continue to grow, especially during increased volatility.
3. Acceleration of portfolio diversification. The interest of retail for mechanics and trends such as ia tokens will feed the short -term capital entries, but these categories remain volatile. Public blockchains and platform projects will remain the basis of portfolios.
4. Polarization by capital level. Large portfolios ($ 20,000 +) decrease in highly regulated regions (especially in East Asia), while average wallets develop worldwide. This suggests a more uniform distribution of funds and a strengthening of the role of cryptocurrencies as an accessible financial instrument.

What they say in Mexc

“The adoption of cryptocurrencies evolves differently in different parts of the world, and there is no unique approach,” said Tracy Jin, head of the MEXC.