Nearly One in Eight Adults in Germany Own Cryptocurrencies in 2026

According to a recent YouGov survey conducted on behalf of consulting firm BearingPoint, approximately 9 million adults in Germany, or 12.8% of the population aged 18 and over, currently own cryptocurrencies. This marks a significant footprint of digital currencies in the country. The survey revealed that 4.9% of respondents previously owned cryptocurrencies but have since exited the market, while 11.4%—about 7.9 million people—are potential future buyers open to investing in digital currencies. However, 67.4% of adults categorically reject owning cryptocurrencies now or in the future.

Demographic trends show a clear divide: ownership among men stands at 18.8%, compared to just 7.2% among women. Age is another factor, with 28.4% of individuals aged 25 to 34 holding cryptocurrencies, whereas ownership is negligible in those aged 55 and above.

Bitcoin remains the dominant cryptocurrency, held by 74.6% of current investors, followed by Ethereum (33.1%) and Solana (22.7%). Other popular coins include XRP (18.1%), Cardano (13.6%), and Dogecoin (13.0%). Despite this interest, the general public remains cautious; around 32.7% of the population views cryptocurrencies as highly speculative and risky investments.

This data offers a detailed demographic and market insight into cryptocurrency trends in Germany in 2026, reflecting both growing interest and significant risk awareness among the population.