Bitcoin Adoption Soars in 2025 as UK Leads Global Crypto Ownership Surge
Cryptocurrency ownership has seen a significant rise globally in 2025, with the UK at the forefront of this adoption wave, according to Gemini's '2025 Global State of Crypto' report. The report highlights that the UK's crypto ownership jumped to 24%, up from 18% in 2024, while France reached 21%. The US and Singapore also recorded notable increases, with Singapore leading at 28%. A key factor boosting confidence in digital assets was former President Trump's establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, underscoring the growing institutional and governmental acceptance of cryptocurrencies. This surge in ownership reflects a broader trend of mainstream adoption and trust in digital assets as a viable component of the global financial system.
Global Crypto Ownership Surges in 2025 with UK Leading Adoption, Gemini Report Shows
Cryptocurrency ownership among consumers climbed globally in 2025, spearheaded by the UK, according to Gemini's '2025 Global State of Crypto' report. The UK saw ownership jump to 24%, up from 18% in 2024, while France reached 21%. The US and Singapore also posted gains, with the latter leading at 28%.
Former President Trump's establishment of a Strategic bitcoin Reserve bolstered confidence in digital assets, with 23% of US non-owners citing increased trust. Similar sentiment was observed in the UK (21%) and Singapore (19%).
Memecoins are serving as a gateway to broader crypto markets. In the US, 31% of investors who hold both memecoins and traditional cryptocurrencies began with the former. Australia (30%) and the UK (28%) mirrored this trend.
Strive Secures $750M to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Strategy with Alpha-Generating Approach
Strive has closed a $750 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) round, with a potential doubling to $1.5 billion if warrants are exercised. The capital will anchor the firm's Bitcoin treasury strategy, targeting outperformance through unconventional alpha-generation tactics.
Founder Vivek Ramaswamy and CEO Matt Cole are deploying capital across undervalued biotech assets, distressed Bitcoin claims—including a $7.9 billion pursuit of Mt. Gox claims via 117 Partners LLC—and structured Bitcoin credit tranches. "This demands a new valuation framework," Cole asserts, positioning the strategy as a paradigm shift in crypto asset management.
Trump Media Allocates $2.5B to Bitcoin Reserve, Pushing Price Past $110K
Bitcoin surged past $110,000 following an official announcement from Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG). The company, behind former President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, confirmed plans to channel $2.5 billion into cryptocurrency reserves. This capital raise involved 50 undisclosed investors.
The MOVE validates yesterday's unverified reports by the Financial Times. Market reaction was immediate, with BTC prices breaching psychological resistance levels. TMTG's commitment marks one of the largest corporate allocations to digital assets this year.
Bitcoin Faces Tension Ahead of Las Vegas Conference
Bitcoin hovered between $107,000 and $110,000 as the market braced for potential volatility during the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. Institutional interest via spot ETFs failed to curb elevated short-term implied volatility, prompting defensive derivatives positioning. Futures open interest declined while funding rates normalized.
All eyes are on high-profile speakers including JD Vance, Michael Saylor, and members of the TRUMP family, whose remarks could spark market movements. The event coincides with a period of unusual stability for BTC, which has shown muted price action despite favorable macroeconomic tailwinds for risk assets.
