Brazil crypto activity jumps 43% as investors shift to structure
Cryptocurrency activity in Brazil has surged by 43%, and more importantly, chaotic speculation is being replaced by structured investing and portfolio planning.
According to a new report by crypto platform Mercado Bitcoin, the largest digital asset exchange in Latin America, cryptocurrency activity in Brazil rose sharply in 2025. Total transaction volume increased by 43% year over year, while the average investment per user exceeded $1,000.
The report, titled “Digital Asset Investor X-Ray 2025,” states that Brazil’s crypto market is no longer driven solely by speculation but is increasingly shaped by structured investment strategies and portfolio planning.
The study, cited by Cointelegraph, shows that 18% of investors allocated funds across more than one crypto asset, indicating a gradual shift toward diversification rather than single-asset exposure.
Bitcoin remains the most traded asset, followed by the US dollar–pegged stablecoin USDt, Ethereum, and Solana.
Stablecoins stand out as a key tool for both new and existing investors, generating nearly three times more transactions than the previous year, as users seek lower volatility amid uncertain macroeconomic conditions.
Growth across all segments
Low-risk crypto products are also gaining popularity among Brazilians. In 2025, digital bonds — known locally as Renda Fixa Digital (RFD) — recorded a 108% increase in investment volume, with Mercado Bitcoin distributing approximately $325 million to investors this year.
Demographic trends have also shifted. Investors aged 24 and under increased by 56% compared to the previous year. However, Mercado Bitcoin noted that demand expanded across all age groups, including high-net-worth and institutional investors.
Regionally, Brazil’s Southeast and South continue to dominate transaction volumes, led by São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, while states in the Central-West and Northeast regions have become more prominent as crypto adoption spreads geographically.
As we wrote, Brazil ranks among top 7 countries in global crypto adoption, says Datafolha
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