UK crypto ownership falls to 8% as average holdings rise, FCA says
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UK crypto ownership dropped to 8% in 2025, but the average value held by remaining investors increased.Summary
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported that the percentage of the UK adult population holding cryptoassets declined from 12% in 2024 to 8% in 2025, translating to a drop from about 7 million users to roughly 4.5 million. Despite fewer participants, the typical value held by investors increased, with the mean value per holder rising to nearly $2,500 from $2,300 the previous year, and about 21% of owners holding between £1,001 and £5,000. Awareness of crypto remains high at 91%, and Bitcoin and Ether continue to dominate holdings, with 70% of investors holding BTC and 35% holding ETH. These findings coincide with the FCA beginning a consultation on new proposed crypto rules.
(Source：CoinDesk)