Global Crypto Millionaires Surge, Driven by Bitcoin’s Strong Performance

The 2025 Crypto Wealth Report by Henley & Partners reveals that the number of crypto millionaires worldwide has risen by 40%, reaching 241,700. This surge coincides with the digital asset market capitalization surpassing USD 3.3 trillion by mid-2025.

Bitcoin remains the primary driver of this growth. The number of investors holding more than USD 1 million in Bitcoin reached 145,100, up 70% year-over-year and accounting for around 60% of all global crypto millionaires. The report also records 450 centimillionaires—those holding USD 100 million or more—and 36 crypto billionaires, 17 of whom primarily hold Bitcoin, reflecting a 55% year-over-year increase.

Henley & Partners attributes this significant expansion to a watershed year for institutional adoption, highlighted by the first-ever cryptocurrencies launched by a sitting U.S. President and First Lady.

Nevertheless, crypto millionaires still represent a small portion of global wealth. According to UBS’s Global Wealth Report, there are approximately 60 million millionaires worldwide, meaning crypto millionaires account for just 0.4%. Total global crypto users are estimated at 590 million—7.4% of the world’s population—with Bitcoin holders numbering 295 million, up 7% from the previous year.

Experts note that Bitcoin is transitioning from a speculative asset to a foundational financial tool. Beyond investment, it is increasingly used as collateral and a store of value. “Bitcoin is no longer just an investment; it is becoming a base currency for wealth preservation,” said Philipp A. Baumann, founder of Z22 Technologies.

Henley’s Crypto Adoption Index ranks Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States as the leading jurisdictions for digital asset adoption. Singapore and Australia stand out for regulatory frameworks, Monaco and the UAE for tax advantages, the U.S. for widespread public adoption, Hong Kong for infrastructure, and Singapore for innovation.

Analysts forecast that rising adoption will encourage deeper participation from both institutions and individual investors. The mobility of crypto assets—secured by a simple seed phrase—also challenges traditional concepts of geographically anchored wealth.

“Cryptocurrency is redefining global finance. With Bitcoin, high-net-worth individuals can instantly access billions from anywhere, reducing the importance of physical location in wealth management,” said Dominic Volek, Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners.

However, the rapid rise of this emerging “crypto elite” is expected to push regulators and tax authorities to adjust legal and fiscal frameworks to accommodate a decentralized and highly mobile form of wealth.