Ever since Bitcoin was first invented in 2008, cryptocurrency has quickly grown in popularity – and notoriety. Find out how many Brits own cryptocurrency and how this compares to trends globally. You can also take a look at our guide to the best crypto to buy now.
UK cryptocurrency statistics: Highlights
13% of Brits, approximately 7 million people, own cryptocurrency in 2024.
7% of Brits, approximately 3.9 million people, own Bitcoin in 2024.
1 in 4 Brits (25%) have invested in cryptocurrency at some point in their lives.
1 in 3 men (31%) have invested in cryptocurrency, compared to 2 in 5 women (19%).
Almost 3 in 5 Brits (57%) say they wouldn’t consider buying cryptocurrency.
Over half (55%) of Brits who are currently invested in cryptocurrency own Bitcoin.
A third (33%) of Brits who are invested in cryptocurrency own Ethereum.
Revenue in the UK cryptocurrencies market is projected to reach £2.9 billion ($3.77 billion) by 2027.
How many people invest in crypto in the UK?
13% of Brits currently own cryptocurrency according to 2024 research by Finder, which equates to around 7 million people. The latest figures suggest that there are 617 million global crypto owners as of 2024.
How many people own Bitcoin in the UK?
As of 2024, 7% of Brits own Bitcoin, which is approximately 3.9 million people. This is the most common type of cryptocurrency, owned by more than half (55%) of UK crypto investors. Around the world, it’s estimated that there are 314 million Bitcoin owners.
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When it comes to the three-quarters of Brits who have never, would they consider doing so? Well over half (57%) believe they will not be investing in cryptocurrencies at any point in the future, while just 1 in 5 Brits (19%) said they would consider it.
No, and I wouldn't consider doing so in the future
56.80%
What are the most popular cryptocurrencies in the UK?
Bitcoin (BTC) is by far the most popular cryptocurrency in the UK, but second place is taken by Ethereum, which is owned by a third (33%) of current crypto investors. Another popular option among crypto investors is Binance Coin (BNB), which is owned by more than 1 in 4 (26%).
Solana (SOL) is owned by just over 22% of crypto investors, while Dogecoin (DOGE) is owned by just under 22% and they make up the top 5 most popular cryptocurrencies in the UK.
Our 2024 survey found that crypto ownership is current highest among millennials (aged 23-43), with almost 1 in 4 millennials (23%) owning cryptocurrency. They are closely followed by generation Z, with 22% ownership.
The popularity of cryptocurrency then drops rapidly for people in their late 40s and older. Only 1 in 10 members of generation X (10%) currently own cryptocurrency and just 3% of baby boomers (aged 60-78) own cryptocurrency.
Generation
Percentage of crypto investors
Gen Z (18-27)
21.93%
Millenials (28-43)
23.28%
Gen X (44-59)
9.60%
Baby boomers (60-78)
3.23%
Crypto ownership in the UK by gender
As of 2024, around 1 in 3 men (31%) have invested in cryptocurrency, compared to 1 in 5 women (19%). Around 1 in 5 men also currently own at least some cryptocurrency, while just 1 in 12 women (8%) currently own crypto or digital tokens.
Methodology
Finder commissioned Censuswide to carry out nationally representative surveys of adults aged 18+ on 01-04 October 2024. A total of 2,000 people were questioned throughout Great Britain, with representative quotas for gender, age and region.
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