UK crypto ownership falls to 8%, but holdings keep growing
Although the share of cryptocurrency owners in the United Kingdom fell to 8% in 2025, the total value of digital assets held increased, with most respondents reporting ownership of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The latest survey commissioned by the UK financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), shows that crypto ownership declined over the past 12 months, while the overall volume of digital assets held continued to rise.
According to the YouGov survey results published by the FCA on Tuesday, the share of UK adults owning cryptocurrency dropped to 8% in 2025 from 12% in 2024. The data is based on 2,353 interviews conducted between August 5 and September 2.
Percentage of UK adult crypto ownership from 2021 to 2025. Source: FCA, Cointelegraph
Despite the decline, crypto ownership remains twice as high as in 2021, when it stood at 4%. The survey also highlights a “continuing trend” in crypto holdings: smaller portfolios are shrinking, while larger holdings are becoming more common.
According to the report, 21% of respondents held crypto assets worth between $1,343 and $6,708, while 11% held between $6,709 and $13,416.
“More people are moving away from small investments and instead making larger allocations,” the FCA noted.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana lead holdings
Among YouGov survey respondents, approximately 57% said they own Bitcoin, while 43% reported holding Ethereum. Ownership of altcoins was significantly lower than the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, but around 21% of UK holders said they own Solana.
As reported by Cointelegraph, the YouGov survey results were published on the same day the FCA launched consultations on new crypto market regulations covering exchanges, staking, lending, and DeFi. The regulator has requested feedback from relevant stakeholders by February as part of the UK government’s efforts to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets.
As we wrote, UK aims to finalize crypto regulation by 2027 under FCA oversight
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