Argentina Leads in Crypto Adoption, Over 19% of Residents Hold Digital Assets

A new study reveals that Argentina now boasts the highest percentage of cryptocurrency ownership among Latin American nations, with 19.8% of Argentines owning cryptocurrencies. This surpasses Brazil’s 18.6%, and even El Salvador—despite its Bitcoin-centric policies—falls below the 15% threshold. The report indicates that a majority of crypto holders across the region are concentrated in just a few countries, with Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru accounting for over 85% of all holdings.