Crypto millionaire numbers fall while global ownership reaches 742 million

The global count of crypto millionaires has dropped to 135,694 as the total market value shrank to $2.6 trillion. Despite the contraction, ownership of digital assets continues to expand, with 742 million people now holding some crypto.

Bitcoin dominates millionaire holdings

Of the total crypto millionaires, 92,272 hold at least $1 million in Bitcoin, representing more than two‑thirds of the millionaire cohort. Bitcoin’s market value is estimated at roughly $1.6 trillion, about 38 % below its October 2025 peak.

Wealth tiers and recent trends

• Crypto centimillionaires (≥ $100 million): 290 individuals, 151 of whom hold their wealth in Bitcoin.
• Crypto billionaires: 23 individuals, nine with Bitcoin‑linked fortunes.
• Bitcoin millionaire addresses fell by 7,485 in 2025, from 155,569 to 148,084, while addresses holding ≥ $10 million rose to 16,368.

Global adoption and jurisdiction rankings

Henley & Partners’ 2026 Crypto Adoption Index places Singapore first, followed by the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, the United States and Switzerland. The index evaluates regulation, taxation, infrastructure, innovation and adoption across 36 jurisdictions.

Increasing tax reporting obligations

Seventy‑six jurisdictions have signed the OECD’s Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), with the first exchanges of information slated for September 2027. Data collection began in January 2026 across 48 jurisdictions, covering customer identification and transaction details from crypto service providers.

Chainalysis estimates that taxable on‑chain activity exceeded $457 billion in 2025, though only about 14 % falls within the scope of the international reporting rules.

Implications for wealthy crypto holders

Wealthy digital‑asset owners are increasingly seeking residence, citizenship and offshore planning advice to navigate the evolving regulatory and tax landscape. Factors such as regulatory quality, court systems, safety and international access are influencing jurisdiction choices.