Криптовалюты как финансовый щит: рост интереса в разных регионах мира Translation: Cryptocurrencies as a financial shield: growing interest across different regions of the world

Macroeconomic volatility, the depreciation of national currencies, and inflationary pressures compel individuals worldwide to seek alternative methods for preserving value. Experts note that cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming such a solution.

The most notable surge has been observed in East Asia, where this figure rose from 23% to 52%. In the Middle East, it nearly doubled—from 27% to 45%.

The study also revealed sharp regional disparities in the motivations and behaviors of crypto investors. Latin America has emerged as a hub of community adoption, analysts emphasized. The number of holders of meme coins in that region has surged to 34%, marking the highest level globally.

Nearly 63% of new users in the area are investing in digital assets to earn passive income. The market remains focused on retail investors, who are driven by the pursuit of returns and community engagement.

At the same time, South Asia confirmed its status as a global trading powerhouse. Spot trading volumes in the region increased from 45% to 52%, surpassing the global average. More than half of crypto investors stated that their primary goal is achieving financial independence.

“With a young, mobile population and limited access to traditional finance, the region is transforming into the most dynamic retail market. South Asia also leads other regions in futures trading (46%), whereas Europe shows more moderate adoption, staying closer to global averages,” the study notes.

Public blockchain tokens continue to dominate crypto portfolios worldwide, held by over 65% of users. The highest level of confidence in this asset category is seen in Latin America (74%) and Southeast Asia (70%).

The share of stablecoins has remained stable—around 50%.

Analysts also pointed to a shift in capital distribution. In East Asia, the proportion of large wallets (over $20,000) fell from 39% to 33% due to profit-taking and regulatory constraints.

Mid-range addresses ($5,000–20,000) have become more common, indicating “a more even distribution of funds and strengthening the role of digital assets as an accessible financial tool.”

“The adoption of cryptocurrencies is evolving differently in various parts of the world, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. From inflation protection in East Asia to community growth in Latin America, these regional characteristics underscore the importance of localized solutions,” remarked Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC.

Experts predict the continuation of the trend towards using cryptocurrencies as a means of value retention. They also expect a shift from speculation to structured trading, more active portfolio diversification, and further polarization in capital levels.

It should be noted that Ukraine and Russia ranked eighth and tenth, respectively, in the global cryptocurrency adoption index for 2025, as reported by the analytical company Chainalysis.