The crypto world is experiencing another historic milestone in 2025. Against the backdrop of Bitcoin’s record growth, the number of crypto millionaires surged by 40%, reaching 241,700 people. The number of crypto billionaires also climbed — up 29% to 36 individuals. These figures come from a joint report by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth.
Record-Breaking Wealth
The combined value of crypto fortunes has exceeded $3.3 trillion — a 45% increase compared to last year.
- Around 60% of crypto millionaires owe their wealth to Bitcoin.
- Nearly half of crypto billionaires made their fortunes from the first cryptocurrency.
- Over the past year, the number of Bitcoin holders with wealth above $1 million jumped by 70%.
The report attributes this surge to institutional adoption, culminating in the launch of digital assets under the current U.S. president’s administration.
For context: crypto millionaires represent just 0.4% of the world’s roughly 60 million millionaires (according to UBS).
Mass Adoption
According to the study, there are now 590 million digital asset owners worldwide — 7.4% of the global population. Of these, 295 million invest in Bitcoin, up 7% from the previous year.
Henley & Partners and New World Wealth based their methodology on the behavior of 150,000 wealthy individuals, blockchain data, and information from crypto exchanges as of June.
A New Wealth Philosophy
The report highlights a fundamental shift in wealth management strategies: Bitcoin is increasingly being used as collateral rather than a speculative tool.
JAN3 CEO Samson Mow emphasizes:
“While fiat currencies continue down the path of endless issuance, Bitcoin — capped at 21 million coins — offers the opposite model: scarcity. This presents governments with an unprecedented challenge.”
Dominic Volek of Henley & Partners added that cryptocurrencies have democratized wealth management:
“Techniques once reserved for global corporations are now available to anyone with internet access. This is a powerful shift: people gain global control over their assets, while governments face risks to tax systems built on tracking financial flows.”
Global Crypto Adoption Index
The report also presents the “Crypto Adoption Index,” ranking countries by infrastructure, innovation, taxation, and regulatory conditions:
- United States leads in public adoption.
- Hong Kong ranks first in infrastructure.
- Singapore excels in innovation.
- Australia and Singapore top the list for regulatory quality.
- Monaco and UAE stand out for tax attractiveness.
Volek concludes:
“Today, with just 12 seed words, a person can store a billion dollars’ worth of Bitcoin — accessible instantly from Zurich or Zhengzhou. Cryptocurrencies have completely changed the concept of geographical wealth.”
