FCA–YouGov data show UK crypto ownership fell to 8%, with fewer participants but larger Bitcoin and Ether holdings concentrated among committed investors.
The Financial Conduct Authority’s 2025 Cryptoassets Consumer Research, conducted with YouGov, shows UK crypto ownership dropped from 12% to 8% of adults, equivalent to a decline from about 7 million to 4.5 million holders. Despite the fall, Bitcoin and Ether holdings have become more concentrated among committed investors, with average holdings rising to nearly $2,500 from $2,300 in 2024. Awareness remains high at 91%, with Bitcoin held by around 70% of investors and ether by 35%. Total UK crypto holdings are valued at $17.3 billion. The FCA has launched consultations on a new regulatory framework to expand oversight.