Global crypto millionaires hit 241,700 in 2025, driven by Bitcoin’s surge and rising institutional adoption.

As of September 2025, global cryptocurrency millionaires reached 241,700, a 40% rise from the prior year, fueled by a 70% surge in Bitcoin millionaires and a 45% increase in the crypto market’s value to $3.3 trillion. The number of crypto centi-millionaires climbed to 450 and billionaires to 36, reflecting a shift toward digital assets as foundational wealth tools. Institutional adoption grew, including government-backed crypto launches, while countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., Switzerland, and the UAE lead in crypto-friendly policies. Over 100 nations are exploring central bank digital currencies, with 49 in pilot stages. Many wealthy investors are using crypto to gain residency or citizenship through investment programs, highlighting a global trend toward financial and geographic mobility enabled by digital assets.