Ракетный рост числа криптомиллионеров: 241 700 по всему миру в 2025 году English translation: Rocketing Growth of Crypto Millionaires: 241,700 Worldwide in 2025

Against the backdrop of Bitcoin’s remarkable surge in 2025, the ranks of crypto millionaires swelled by 40%, reaching a total of 241,700 individuals. The count of crypto billionaires rose by 29%, reaching 36, as noted in the report by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth.

The aggregate value of their assets soared past $3.3 trillion—an increase of 45% compared to last year.

Nearly half of the crypto billionaires amassed their wealth through Bitcoin. Among crypto millionaires, about 60% owe their fortunes to the digital currency. In just one year, the number of Bitcoin holders among those with assets exceeding $1 million jumped by 70%.

The report’s authors attribute this surge to «institutional adoption, of which the pinnacle was the launch of cryptocurrencies by the sitting President of the United States.»

For context, the 241,700 crypto millionaires represent 0.4% of roughly 60 million millionaires worldwide, according to UBS.

The methodology used by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth is based on an analysis of the behavior of 150,000 affluent individuals, blockchain data, and information from cryptocurrency exchanges as of June.

Globally, there are 590 million digital asset owners, constituting 7.4% of the world’s population. Out of these, 295 million are investing in Bitcoin—up by 7% from the previous year.

The authors of the study identified a fundamental transformation in wealth management strategies. According to them, Bitcoin is increasingly being utilized as collateral rather than as a speculative asset.

Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, highlighted a key paradox of modern times: while fiat currencies pursue a path of infinite issuance, Bitcoin, with its strict limit of 21 million coins, presents the opposite model—scarcity.

He noted that this tension presents governments with an unprecedented challenge, compelling them to confront a form of sovereign wealth that exists beyond traditional monetary control.

Dominik Wollek from Henley & Partners emphasized that cryptocurrencies have democratized wealth management tools, which were once the privilege of global corporations.

«The capital management techniques that were available solely to corporations for decades can now be utilized by anyone with internet access. This is a significant shift: individuals now have global control over their assets, while governments face threats to their tax systems built on tracking financial flows,» he stated.

The report also features a “Cryptocurrency Adoption Index” that ranks countries based on the level of public and infrastructural adoption of digital assets, innovations, taxes, and regulatory factors.

The United States excels in public acceptance, Hong Kong leads in infrastructure, while Singapore stands out in innovation. Australia and Singapore topped the rankings for regulatory quality, and Monaco and the UAE were noted for their tax appeal.

Wollek remarked that cryptocurrencies have reshaped the concept of geographically tied wealth:

«Today, with just 12 memorized words, one can store a billion dollars in Bitcoins, instantly accessible from Zurich or Zhengzhou.»

As a reminder, Ukraine and Russia placed eighth and tenth respectively in the global cryptocurrency adoption index for 2025 by the analytics firm Chainalysis.