Ever since Bitcoin was first invented in 2008, cryptocurrencies have quickly grown in popularity and notoriety, with investors buying and selling it on cryptocurrency exchanges. Find out how many Brits own cryptocurrency and how this compares to trends globally. You can also take a look at our guide to the best crypto to buy now.
UK cryptocurrency statistics: Highlights
1 in 10 Brits (9%), approximately 5 million people, own cryptocurrency in 2025.
6% of Brits, approximately 3 million people, own Bitcoin in 2025.
Almost 3 in 5 Brits (57%) said they wouldn’t consider buying cryptocurrency.
3 in 5 Brits (61%) who are currently invested in cryptocurrency own Bitcoin.
Revenue in the UK cryptocurrencies market is projected to reach £3 billion ($3.74 billion) by 2028.
In 2024, there were 617 million crypto owners around the world, including 314 million Bitcoin owners.
How many people invest in crypto in the UK?
1 in 10 Brits (9%) currently own cryptocurrency according to 2025 research by Finder, which equates to around 7 million people. The latest figures suggest that there are 617 million global crypto owners as of 2024.
How many people own Bitcoin in the UK?
As of 2025, 6% of Brits own Bitcoin, which is approximately 3.9 million people. This is the most common type of cryptocurrency, owned by more than half (55%) of UK crypto investors. Around the world, it’s estimated that there are 314 million Bitcoin owners.
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What are the most popular cryptocurrencies in the UK?
Bitcoin (BTC) is by far the most popular cryptocurrency in the UK at 61% ownership, but second place is taken by Ethereum (ETH), which is owned by just under a third (28%) of current crypto investors.
Solana (SOL) is owned by 23% of crypto investors, while Dogecoin (DOGE) is owned by 17. Making up the top 5 is Binance Coin (BNB), which is owned by 16% of crypto investors.
Our 2025 survey found that crypto ownership is highest among millennials (aged 28-43), with almost 1 in 5 millennials (18%) investing in cryptocurrency at some point. They are closely followed by generation Z adults (aged 18-27), with 17% investing.
The popularity of cryptocurrency then drops rapidly for people in their late 40s and older. Only 6% of generation X (aged 44-59), 1% of baby boomers (aged 60-78) and 2% of the silent generation (aged 79+) have invested in cryptocurrency.
As of 2025, 13% of men have invested in cryptocurrency, compared to just 6% of women. Bitcoin is the most popular choice among both genders, with 64% of male investors and 56% of female investors owning it.
Methodology
Finder commissioned Censuswide to carry out nationally representative surveys of adults aged 18+ in January 2025. A total of 2,000 people were questioned throughout Great Britain, with representative quotas for gender, age and region.
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