Denmark Crypto Ownership Holds at 4% in 2025 Report

A new report from Danmarks Nationalbank reveals that cryptocurrency ownership in Denmark remains at a low 4 percent of the population in 2025, unchanged from two years earlier despite growing global interest in digital assets. The findings, based on a survey of more than 3,000 citizens aged 15 and older, underscore the country's cautious approach to crypto amid historical barriers from banks and regulations.

The survey, conducted by Epinion between October and November 2025 through Denmark's Digital Post system, gathered responses online or by phone from a nationally representative sample weighted to match demographic profiles. Among the roughly 200,000 Danish crypto holders, positions are typically modest. The majority reported total holdings valued below 10,000 Danish kroner, equivalent to about 1,570 U.S. dollars. National estimates place overall direct crypto holdings between 317 million and 847 million Danish kroner. Crypto assets are rarely used for payments; most owners view them purely as investments, with fewer than 10 percent reporting any transactional use in the past year.

Ownership patterns skew toward specific groups. Participation is highest among those under 40,...