Meme Coins Are Fueling a Global Wave of New Crypto Investors: Gemini

Over 30% of new crypto users start with meme coins, says Gemini’s 2025 report

94% of meme coin holders also invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum later. US leads in meme coin adoption, with 31% starting their crypto journey with them. Meme coins now have a combined market cap of $74.4 billion. Meme coins are no longer just a punchline in the crypto world. A new study by Gemini suggests […] The post Over 30% of new crypto users start with meme coins, says Gemini’s 2025 report appeared first on CoinJournal.

Memecoins Fuel Global Crypto Surge in 2025, Gemini Report Finds

The Global State of Crypto study found significant increases in ownership across key regions. In the U.K., ownership jumped to 24%, up from 18% in 2024. The U.S. saw a smaller but notable rise from 20% to 21%, while France climbed to 21% from 18%. Singapore leads all surveyed countries with a 28% crypto adoption rate, up from 26%. The report analyzed responses from over 7,200 consumers across the U.S., U.K., France, Italy, Singapore, and Austral…

Meme Coins Are Fueling a Global Wave of New Crypto Investors: Gemini - WorldNL Magazine

In brief Over 30% of first-time crypto buyers in the U.S., U.K., and Australia purchased meme coins before Bitcoin or Ethereum, according to Gemini. 94% of meme coin holders also own traditional cryptocurrencies, suggesting a progression into broader crypto adoption. Institutional access is rising, with 39% of U.S. crypto investors now using ETFs; Italy leads globally at 47%. Crypto markets are undergoing a fundamental transformation, with meme …

Memecoins: A Surprising New Gateway To Crypto Adoption

BitcoinWorld Memecoins: A Surprising New Gateway to Crypto Adoption When you think about the entry points into the world of cryptocurrency, what comes to mind? For many, it’s likely the established giants: Bitcoin or Ethereum. These are the names that dominate headlines, the foundational assets of the digital economy. However, recent data is challenging this conventional wisdom, revealing a perhaps surprising trend: memecoins are increasingly se…

'Memecoins are an onramp to crypto': Gemini Report

This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The crypto boom isn’t just boosting interest in the US — it’s boosting interest across the world.  Gemini’s State of Crypto Report found in a survey that Singapore has the highest ownership rate at 28%, a 2% increase from last year. Meanwhile, the UK jumped to 24% from 18%.  Source: Gemini It’s obviously hard to deny the impact of the US opening up, and that was cite…

Meme Coins Are Fueling a Global Wave of New Crypto Investors: Gemini

Meme coins are emerging as a key entry point for new crypto investors, with Gemini’s latest report showing they often lead to deeper ties.