FameEX Hot Topics | Crypto Millionaires Reach Record High Amid Landmark Year for Institutional Adoption

A new report by wealth and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners highlights a remarkable surge in the number of crypto millionaires globally. According to the report, the number of crypto millionaires has risen by 40% year-on-year, reaching 241,700 by mid-2025. This increase is attributed to a combination of factors, including Bitcoin’s significant price rally and the broader cryptocurrency market surpassing a valuation of $3.3 trillion. Henley & Partners’ Crypto Wealth Report, released on Tuesday, also pointed to the growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, particularly by public companies and major financial firms, especially in the U.S.

The rise in crypto wealth is not limited to millionaires. Henley’s findings show that the number of crypto centimillionaires—individuals holding more than $100 million in crypto assets—has increased by 38%, totaling 450 people. The number of crypto billionaires also saw a notable jump, rising by 29% to reach 36 by the end of June 2025. Henley attributes much of this growth to a watershed year for institutional investment, as the Trump administration’s pro-crypto policies provided confidence to Wall Street investors. This, in turn, has helped boost the overall market’s value, with notable increases in inflows to Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) throughout 2025.

In particular, the growth of Bitcoin-related wealth has played a key role in the rising number of crypto millionaires. The report reveals that Bitcoin millionaires grew by 70% over the past year, bringing the total to 145,100. This surge coincides with Bitcoin’s strong market performance between July 2024 and June 2025, outperforming the broader market. The number of Bitcoin centimillionaires jumped 63% to 254, while Bitcoin billionaires rose 55% to 17. Many experts, including Phillipp Baumann, founder of Z22 Technologies, suggest that Bitcoin’s emergence as the "base currency for accumulating wealth" has attracted more investors, further driving the rise in crypto wealth.

Despite the growth in wealthy crypto investors, global adoption of cryptocurrency has been relatively modest, with the total number of crypto users rising only 5% to 590 million. Henley & Partners’ research, based on a combination of in-house models and data from platforms like CoinMarketCap, also explored trends in crypto migration. The report highlighted Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States as the leading destinations for crypto investors seeking to relocate. Switzerland and the UAE rounded out the top five in Henley’s Crypto Adoption Index, which considered factors such as public adoption, infrastructure, innovation, regulation, and tax policies.

The report also noted that several smaller nations, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Greece, Latvia, Panama, New Zealand, and Uruguay, have developed strategies aimed at attracting digital asset investors. These countries have implemented policies that promote crypto-friendly environments, offering incentives for investors looking to relocate. As the crypto market continues to expand, Henley predicts that these emerging hotspots will play an increasingly prominent role in shaping the future of crypto wealth and adoption.

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