Retail Bitcoin trading has surged notably in the Asia-Pacific region, outpacing the United States and European markets. A report published by Gemini in collaboration with Glassnode on February 5, 2025, highlights that this region leads the way in retail Bitcoin trading. In January 2025, Bitcoin recorded a 6.4% year-over-year growth in Asia-Pacific, excluding Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

In contrast, the U.S. experienced a 5.7% drop in Bitcoin trading volume over the past year, with the EU showing a smaller decline of 0.7%. According to Geminis’ report:

“NEW: Retail Bitcoin trading is growing faster in Asia-Pacific than in the 🇺🇸 US and 🇪🇺 EU, driven by non-institutional investors.”

Recent analysis by Glassnode also indicates that Bitcoin activity is increasingly linked to working hours across regions, pointing towards a potential shift in trading dynamics. Trump’s electoral victory has incited significant developments in the cryptocurrency landscape, with a new cryptocurrency working group established to consider relevant regulations.

“Retail is returning to crypto,” stated a report from Gemini.

This growth in Asia-Pacific can be attributed to clearer regulatory frameworks, particularly noted in countries such as Singapore. Ahmed stated, “Asia-Pacific’s growth reflects increasing retail participation, likely supported by clearer regulations in key markets.”

Furthermore, the launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2024 has been pivotal, contributing to an ongoing bull run by attracting both institutional and retail investors. These ETFs amassed about $111.2 billion and $12.2 billion, respectively, representing a striking comparison to existing gold ETFs.

Key Takeaways

• Asia-Pacific leads Bitcoin trading amid growing retail participation and clearer regulations.
• Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are key drivers in the current crypto bull run.
• Solana demonstrated remarkable price growth compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum on multiple trading days.

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