The global population of crypto millionaires has surged to 241,700 as of mid-2025, according to the Crypto Wealth Report 2025 by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. That figure marks a 40% jump from last year, with total crypto wealth climbing 45% to $3.3 trillion.
Bitcoin remains the biggest driver of this growth. The number of Bitcoin millionaires rose 70% to 145,100, while 17 of the world’s 36 crypto billionaires owe most of their fortunes to the leading cryptocurrency. The report also counted 450 individuals holding at least $100 million in digital assets, a 38% increase year-on-year.
Despite the sharp rise, crypto millionaires make up just 0.4% of the world’s 60 million millionaires, highlighting both the wealth concentration in the industry and its potential for expansion. In total, 590 million people—7.4% of the global population—own some form of cryptocurrency, with half of them holding Bitcoin.
Beyond wealth accumulation, crypto is becoming more integrated into global finance and mobility. Countries including St. Kitts & Nevis, Panama, and the UAE now accept crypto for real estate linked to citizenship or residency programs, a development Henley & Partners says reflects pent-up demand since late 2023. Dominic Volek, the firm’s head of private clients, described this shift as part of a “borderless wealth” era, where geography is increasingly a matter of choice rather than constraint.
Still, regulators remain cautious over risks tied to volatility and money laundering, even as blockchain transparency is seen by some as a mitigating factor. According to the report, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States lead the world in crypto-friendly environments, with the UAE and Monaco attracting investors with zero-tax regimes.
