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Is India Really the Second Largest Bitcoin Holder in the World?
A claim has recently circulated on social media stating that investors in India hold more than one million bitcoins — accounting for 5.1% of the total supply. However, data analysis suggests this statement is likely unfounded and misrepresents the actual situation.
A post claims that India ranks second globally in terms of bitcoin holdings.
According to Crypto India, retail investors make up the majority of crypto holders in the country, leaving room for further growth if spot bitcoin ETFs are approved, potentially allowing institutional investors to enter the market.
Although it is virtually impossible to verify the exact amount of crypto assets held by any country — due to the anonymous nature of the bitcoin network — there is no doubt that India is a global leader in cryptocurrency adoption. For instance, a 2024 study shows that crypto adoption in India increased by 172%, surpassing Nigeria, Indonesia, and the U.S.
It appears the misleading social media post is based on confusion between the number of users and the total volume of assets. According to a widely cited study, India is home to nearly 119 million crypto users, more than double the estimated 53.5 million users in the United States.
This massive user base — representing just over 8% of India’s total population — makes India the #1 country globally in terms of the number of people involved in cryptocurrency. This is a verifiable metric that highlights India’s major role in the global digital asset market.
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