Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases

2025-12-16 18:25:12

Source: CryptoNewsNet Original Title: Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases Original Link: Fewer people in the U.K. are holding crypto this year than last while the “typical value held by investors” increased, according to a report by the country’s financial watchdog.

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%.

“Overall, the percentage of the U.K. adult population currently holding cryptoassets has declined from 12% in 2024 to 8% in 2025,” the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in its Cryptoassets Consumer Research 2025 report.

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.

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