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HomeCrypto NewsYouGov Poll: UK Crypto Holders Decline, Portfolio Sizes Increase
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YouGov Poll: UK Crypto Holders Decline, Portfolio Sizes Increase

A new YouGov poll shows fewer people in the UK now own cryptocurrency. However, those who still hold crypto are investing more money than before. The data suggests a smaller crowd with larger bets. The YouGov survey was released by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the…

LLawrence Mike Woriji•Dec 19, 2025
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A new YouGov poll shows fewer people in the UK now own cryptocurrency. However, those who still hold crypto are investing more money than before. The data suggests a smaller crowd with larger bets.

The YouGov survey was released by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the country’s main financial watchdog. It is based on interviews with 2,353 adults carried out between August and early September.

Fewer People Hold Crypto

According to the YouGov poll, crypto ownership in the UK fell to 8% of adults in 2025. That is down from 12% in 2024. This marks a clear drop over the past year.

Still, crypto ownership remains higher than it was a few years ago. In 2021, only 4% of UK adults said they owned digital assets. This shows that interest has not disappeared, even if participation has slowed.

The FCA says rising costs, market swings, and risk warnings may have pushed casual users away.

Bigger Portfolios, Not Small Bets

While fewer people hold crypto, those who do are holding more of it. The poll shows a steady shift away from small balances.

About 21% of crypto holders said they owned between $1,343 and $6,708 worth of digital assets. Another 11% reported holdings between $6,709 and $13,416. Small value ownership continued to fall.

The FCA said this suggests more confident users are staying in the market. These users tend to understand crypto better and are more aware of the risks involved. Many are also more open to lending and borrowing activities.

Bitcoin Still Leads the Market

Bitcoin remains the most popular asset among UK crypto holders. Around 57% of respondents said they owned Bitcoin. Ether followed with 43% ownership.

Interest in other coins was much lower. Still, about 21% of UK crypto holders said they owned Solana. This shows some appetite for newer networks, even in a cautious market.

The poll results came out the same day the FCA launched new consultations on crypto rules. These cover exchanges, staking, lending, and DeFi. Feedback is open until February.

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