The adoption of crypto assets continues to grow in many countries, serving not just as an investment but also as an alternative financial system and a means for cross-border transactions.
According to the latest Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index 2025, the global number of crypto users is nearly 600 million.
This indicates that crypto has evolved well beyond a passing trend, becoming an integral part of the global economy, particularly in regions such as Asia and the Americas.
The Number of Crypto Millionaires Keeps Growing
Alongside rising public interest, the number of individuals building substantial wealth with digital assets has also surged. According to the Henley Crypto Wealth Report 2025, around 241,000 people globally hold crypto assets worth over US$1 million, which is a 40% increase from last year.
The report also identifies 450 crypto centi-millionaires (individuals with crypto assets worth US$100 million or more) and 36 crypto billionaires worldwide. About 60% of total global crypto wealth still comes from Bitcoin, reaffirming its position as the industry’s primary store of value.
This surge is primarily driven by Bitcoin’s decisive price rebound, the successful introduction of spot crypto ETFs in the United States, and significantly greater involvement from major financial institutions. The total market capitalization of digital assets has now reached a staggering US$3.3 trillion.
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Countries with the Highest Crypto Adoption
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region leads global crypto adoption, with India, Pakistan, and Vietnam dominating retail activity. Meanwhile, the United States stands out in institutional participation, supported by clearer regulations and the launch of Bitcoin ETFs.
Here are the top 10 countries with the highest crypto adoption in 2025, according to Chainalysis:
Indonesia’s position slipped slightly from third in 2024 to seventh this year, mainly due to a methodology change in the Chainalysis Index, which now places more weight on institutional activity rather than retail adoption.
However, Indonesia remains among the most active countries in terms of individual users and DeFi participation.
The Growth of Indonesia’s Crypto Ecosystem
According to Bappebti data, the number of registered crypto investors in Indonesia reached 14.78 million people as of May 2025, an increase of 4.35% year-over-year.
In the same month, crypto trading volume totaled Rp49.57 trillion, showing strong market activity despite high volatility.
Several factors support this growth:
- Easy access to local crypto trading platforms.
- Rising digital financial literacy, especially among younger investors.
- Clearer regulations and growing support from financial institutions.
With its large market size and strong user engagement, Indonesia is now recognized as one of Southeast Asia’s key crypto hubs.
The Road Ahead
The rapid rise in global crypto adoption marks a fundamental shift in how financial systems operate. Financial institutions are increasingly entering the crypto space, while developing countries are driving growth through use cases like remittances, investment, and inflation hedging.
Meanwhile, innovations in DeFi and Web3 continue to expand crypto’s utility, from project financing and NFTs to digital identity and the creative economy. For investors and everyday users, these trends show that crypto has entered a mass adoption phase.
Understanding how digital assets work and managing exposure responsibly will be essential to navigate the next chapter of the digital economy.
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Ultimately, the rise of crypto adoption worldwide reflects more than just a shift in how people invest. It signals a transformation in how value moves, is stored, and is accessed across borders.
For Indonesia and millions of users globally, crypto represents more than an asset; it’s a new way to engage with technology, ownership, and a more open financial future.
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