Asia at the top: crypto boom overtakes USA and Europe!

Asia at the top: crypto boom overtakes USA and Europe!

In 2025, Asia shows a remarkable dominance in the global crypto market by exceeding both the USA and Europe in several key areas. This is confirmed by a new report by crypto.news that documents rapid growth in the crypto adoption. It is particularly striking that the APAC region (Asia-Pacific) has reached a trading volume of $ 2.36 trillion, which corresponds to an increase of 69% compared to the previous year.

South Korea stands out in this region, where there is strong local demand for Bitcoin. Trading volumes are consistent, and the Korea Premium Index shows that Bitcoin on Korean exchanges is increasing between +1.5% and +8% compared to global averages. This trend is supported by a significant decline in the Bitcoin Exchange Reserve Ratio, which fell from 0.10 at the end of 2024 to -0.24 by September 2025. This suggests an eastward flow of liquidity, further underpinning the rise in trading activity in Asia.

Growth driver and company commitment

The main drivers of growth in this region are countries such as Vietnam, Pakistan, India and South Korea. It is particularly noteworthy that 56% of the companies based in Asia actively use stable coins, while 40% are planning their introduction. This fact shows that the region goes through a promising development not only in retail, but also in the company sector.

Additionally, data from Chainalysis shows that companies in Asia continue to increase their crypto reserves. In total, 21 companies from China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. An outstanding initiative comes from Metaplanet, which plans to acquire a total of 210,000 BTC by 2027 and currently already holds over 25,000 BTC.

Capital contributions and strategic funds

In another sign of Asia's commitment to the crypto market, Hong Kong-based HashKey Group's new $500 million multi-currency DAT fund. This highlights how Asia views crypto as a strategic reserve asset while encouraging clear regulations and increasing adoption and innovation in the region.

Overall, the development of the crypto market in Asia shows that the region is on a stable growth path. These changes are not only important for local markets, but could also have far-reaching effects on global crypto dynamics. Asia, with its innovative strength and clear regulation, is increasingly positioning itself as a leading player in the international crypto ecosystem.