How Many Cryptocurrencies Are There? (2026)

1. There are 19,132 cryptocurrencies globally with some level of activity or significance. (CoinGecko)
2. Some 28% of Americans (or roughly 65.7M people) own cryptocurrency. (Security.org)
3. Cryptocurrency ownership in the UK stands at 24%. (Gemini)
4. The global cryptocurrency market was valued at $6.34B in 2025 and is forecast to reach $18.26B by 2033, reflecting a 14.5% CAGR from 2026 to 2033. (Grand View Research)
5. The global cryptocurrency market capitalization is $3.05T. (CoinGecko)
6. Global cryptocurrency revenue reached an estimated $91.5B in 2025 and is projected to rise to $97.7B in 2026. (Statista)
7. The global cryptocurrency user base is expected to reach about 993.64M users by 2026. (Statista)
8. Bitcoin is the most commonly held cryptocurrency among Americans, with 74% owning BTC. (Security.org)

The cryptocurrency market is highly concentrated, with Bitcoin alone accounting for over half of the total market value, and a small group of top coins dominating the overall capitalization. Activity is driven by large transactions and mature markets, such as North America, where high-value transfers and demand driven by Bitcoin shape the majority of trading volume.

• Bitcoin accounts for about 56.9% of the total cryptocurrency market. (CoinGecko)

• The daily number of Bitcoin transactions stands at 447,561. (Statista)
• The top 20 cryptocurrencies collectively account for nearly 90% of the total market capitalization. (Statista)
• In December 2025, Bitcoin's annual energy use was estimated at 204 terawatt-hours worldwide. (Statista)
• North America recorded more than $2.2T in cryptocurrency transaction value in the year ending June 2025, reflecting a 49% growth. (Chainalysis)
• Between July 2024 and June 2025, Bitcoin accounted for approximately 41% of fiat cryptocurrency purchases in the US and 34% in the UK. (Chainalysis)
• High-value transfers exceeding $10M drove 45% of crypto transaction value in North America and 34% in Europe as of June 2025. (Chainalysis)

Cryptocurrency ownership is widespread but uneven, with Bitcoin dominating portfolios, while newer coins are gaining traction among active users. Adoption tends to skew towards males and middle-aged individuals. Yet, younger generations and emerging markets continue to drive overall ownership higher, despite recent pullbacks in some countries.

• Bitcoin is the most commonly held cryptocurrency among Americans who own cryptocurrencies, with 74% owning BTC. (Security.org)

• Some 28% of Americans (or roughly 65.7M people) own cryptocurrency. (Security.org)

• About 67% of crypto owners are men, while 33% are women. (Security.org)
• The median age of cryptocurrency owners is 45 years old. (Security.org)
• The average crypto owner has at least two different cryptocurrencies. (Security.org)
• The penetration of crypto users reached approximately 11.95% in 2025 and is projected to increase to 12.63% in 2026. (Statista)
• Argentina has the highest crypto ownership rate worldwide at 30%. (Statista)
• Cryptocurrency ownership in the US rose to 22% in 2025, up from 21% in 2024. (Gemini)

• About 70% of crypto owners are men, while 30% are women. (Gemini)

• Globally, approximately half of Millennials (52%) and Gen Z (48%) aged 18-28 report currently owning cryptocurrency or having previously owned it. (Gemini)

• Awareness of crypto remains high in the UK, with 91% of people saying they’ve heard of cryptocurrencies. (FCA)

• The share of UK adults who own crypto fell from 12% in 2024 to 8% in 2025. (FCA)

• In the UK, Bitcoin is the most commonly held cryptocurrency, owned by 57% of crypto users. (FCA)

Crypto users remain mostly optimistic, with many holding gains and expecting prices to rise, especially amid favorable political signals. Still, trust is fragile, as security fears and price volatility continue to keep a large share of non-owners on the sidelines.

• About 69% of current crypto owners hold their assets at a realized or unrealized gain. (Security.org)

• Approximately 60% of adults familiar with cryptocurrency expect its value to rise during Donald Trump’s second term, and 46% believe he’ll accelerate its mainstream adoption in the US. (Security.org)
• Approximately 40% of crypto owners report being uncertain about the safety and security of the technology. (Security.org)
• About 38% of non-owners say they’ll never buy cryptocurrency, with unstable value cited as the top concern at 39%. (Security.org)

Cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly intertwined with traditional finance, with growing revenue, wider adoption of ETFs, and rising interest from institutional investors. Clearer regulation and government involvement are also boosting confidence, particularly in the US, despite variations in adoption patterns by country.

• In 2025, 39% of US investors reported holding crypto as an inflation hedge, up from 32% in 2024. (Gemini)

• The average revenue per user in the cryptocurrency market was projected to be $98.1 in 2025. (Statista)
• The US was expected to lead global cryptocurrency revenue, generating approximately $17.4B in 2025. (Statista)
• About 23% of US non-owners say the launch of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve increased their confidence in crypto’s value. (Gemini)
• 39% of crypto owners report investing in a crypto ETF, up from 37% in 2024. (Gemini)
• Assets under management for tokenized US Treasury funds rose from about $2B in August 2024 to over $7B by August 2025. (Chainalysis)
• More than 70% of global jurisdictions advanced stablecoin regulation in 2025. (TRM Labs)

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