Majority of Latin American Cryptocurrency Users Plan to Expand Holdings in 2025, Survey Reveals
February 22, 2025, 7:47 PM UTC
A recent survey conducted by Binance Research has unveiled insightful trends among Latin American cryptocurrency users, revealing a strong inclination toward expanding their cryptocurrency holdings in the upcoming year. According to the survey, which gathered responses from over 10,000 investors across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, an impressive 95% of respondents expressed their intention to invest more in digital currencies throughout 2025. Short-Term Investment Intentions
The survey highlights a significant eagerness among investors, with 40.1% of participants indicating plans to purchase additional cryptocurrency within the next three months. Moreover, 15.3% are looking to make new investments within the next six months, while 39.7% foresee expanding their holdings within the next 12 months. Only a small fraction, approximately 4.9%, indicated that they have no plans to invest further this year.
Latin America’s Rapid Crypto Growth
The findings come on the heels of spectacular growth in cryptocurrency adoption in Latin America, which witnessed a staggering increase of 116% in 2024. Research from payments firm Triple-A, referenced in the report, reveals that the region now boasts 55 million cryptocurrency users, accounting for nearly 10% of the global total.
Several factors are driving this rapid expansion. Increasing asset prices, favorable regulatory changes, and the introduction of innovative financial products such as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have all contributed to this momentum. Notably, Brazil recently became the first country to approve a spot XRP ETF, marking a significant milestone in the regional market.
Investor Confidence on the Rise
Market performance appears to be bolstering investor confidence, as noted by Guilherme Nazar, the regional Vice President for Latin America at Binance. "Latin America is a rapidly expanding region for the crypto sector, and the results of this research reinforce what we have observed in our operations," Nazar stated.
According to Binance’s findings, about half of the surveyed individuals have been engaged in cryptocurrency trading for over a year. Many entered the market with high hopes for returns and the pursuit of financial independence. The survey also identified several motivations for investment, including portfolio diversification, privacy, and the desire to protect personal wealth.
Conclusion
As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, it is clear that Latin American investors are becoming increasingly optimistic about their financial futures within this digital realm. With the majority planning to deepen their investments in the coming year, the region is positioned to witness further growth and innovation in the cryptocurrency space.
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Francisco Rodrigues is a reporter for CoinDesk, specializing in cryptocurrencies and personal finance. Prior to his role at CoinDesk, he contributed to major financial and cryptocurrency publications. He holds Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and PAXG, exceeding CoinDesk’s $1,000 disclosure threshold.
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