Global statistics show a sharp increase in the wealth of cryptocurrency investors. According to the Henley & Partners 2025 report, the number of digital asset holders with more than $1 million grew by 40% to 241,700 people.
Among them, 450 hold more than $100 million, and 36 achieved billionaire status. Nearly half of all crypto billionaires’ wealth is tied to Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Holds Key Positions
Bitcoin is owned by 145,100 millionaires, making up 60% of all participants with that level of capital. Among centimillionaires (holders of at least $100 million in investment assets), 254 of them own Bitcoin (56% of the market), and among billionaires, 17 do (47%). Overall, Bitcoin controls about 64% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization, which reached $3.8 trillion after gaining 45% in a year.
The total number of digital asset users is estimated at 590 million worldwide, equal to 7,4% of the global population. Around 295 million people, or half of all digital asset holders, own Bitcoin.
The Role of U.S. Policy
Experts link the sharp rise in crypto wealth to a shift in U.S. policy under President Donald Trump. The previous pressure on the industry was replaced by a strategy of clear regulation.
Among other changes, during this time the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Paul Atkins, simplified the rules for listing crypto ETFs, and joint actions with the CFTC allowed registered exchanges to trade spot crypto assets. In addition, the list of tokens not classified as securities was expanded.
Growth of the Trump Family’s Wealth
Against this backdrop, Trump himself increased his wealth. According to Bloomberg, the family’s total fortune is estimated at $7.7 billion. This amount includes crypto income but does not account for about $4 billion in locked tokens that are not yet available for trading.
The increase in capital was made possible by the synergy of traditional businesses – real estate and the entertainment industry – with the growing influence of cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Reserves of Nations
Separately, Arkham Intelligence data highlights government holdings. According to analysts, the United Arab Emirates ranks fourth in the world in Bitcoin reserves, holding about 6,300 BTC ($708 million).
Unlike the U.S. and the U.K., where a significant share of assets comes from seizures, in the UAE Bitcoin was mined directly.
The kingdom of Bhutan is also among the top three in BTC reserves.
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