Crypto millionaires in record numbers: institutional break of the year and massive growth of Bitcoin

Crypto millionaires in record numbers: institutional break of the year and massive growth of Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency wealth has expanded at an incredible pace in recent years. According to a new report by Henley & Partners, the number of crypto millionaires has increased by 40 percent year-on-year to 241,700, confirming the trend that institutions and large investors are increasingly heading towards cryptocurrencies. The report also notes a significant increase in the number of hundred-millionaires and billionaires in crypto - the numbers show that the crypto market is on the rise, despite the volatility.

Key indicators from the research:

- The number of crypto millionaires has increased to 241,700 (an increase of 40% year-on-year).

- The number of crypto centenarians (assets worth over $100 million) increased by 38% to 450.

- The number of crypto billionaires increased by 29% to 36 by the end of June.

- The report points to a “watershed year for institutional adoption,” with public companies and large financial institutions increasingly entering cryptocurrencies, especially in the United States.

- Bitcoin plays a key role: year-on-year, the number of bitcoin millionaires increased by 70% to 145,100 and centenarians by 63% to 254, according to Henley & Partners data.

Additional trend notes:

- The market is confirming itself as a backdrop for rising asset values ​​despite broader volatility. The total number of cryptocurrency users grew only slightly, by 5% to about 590 million.

- Institutional flows into cryptocurrencies are clearly reflected in ETF dynamics: in 2025, America poured around $60.6 billion into spot Bitcoin ETFs, and ETH ETFs are facing significant growth, up to $13.4 billion, as investment firms increased their holdings in these funds.

- In terms of regions and destinations for cryptocurrency migration, Henley lists the US, Singapore and Hong Kong among the best places for digital asset investors, against the backdrop of a favorable regulatory environment.

What this means for the future of cryptocurrencies

The rise in the number of billionaires and millionaires shows that cryptocurrencies are no longer the domain of speculators, but part of a longer-term asset portfolio for institutional players and wealthy individuals. Bitcoin is becoming the “base currency for wealth accumulation” for more investors, which strengthens confidence in the stable institutional structures around cryptocurrencies. In the coming months, we can expect continued interest in spot ETFs and greater involvement of traditional funds in cryptocurrencies.

*This is not an investment recommendation.

The Coingarage Team