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12/21/2025

Crypto activity in Brazil up 43%, average investment surpasses $1,000

Brazil's crypto market is showing clear signs of maturity in 2025, with total trading volume up 43% year-over-year and average investment per investor crossing the $1,000 mark. According to the latest report titled "Raio-X do Investidor em Ativos Digitais 2025" published by Mercado Bitcoin — the largest digital asset exchange in Latin America — Brazil's crypto market is no longer dominated entirely by short-term speculation, but is gradually shifting toward

Crypto activity in Brazil up 43%, average investment surpasses $1,000

Brazil's crypto market is showing clear signs of maturity in 2025, with total trading volume up 43% year-over-year and average investment per investor crossing the $1,000 mark.

According to the latest report titled "Raio-X do Investidor em Ativos Digitais 2025" published by Mercado Bitcoin — the largest digital asset exchange in Latin America — Brazil's crypto market is no longer dominated entirely by short-term speculation, but is gradually shifting toward structured investing and more sophisticated portfolio allocation.

The data shows that the average investment per person reached approximately 5,700 Brazilian reais, equivalent to over $1,000. Notably, 18% of investors hold more than one type of digital asset, reflecting a diversification trend rather than concentrating bets on a single coin.

In terms of asset composition, Bitcoin remains the most-traded asset, followed by USDT, Ether, and Solana. Stablecoins are playing an increasingly important role, with transaction volume growing nearly threefold compared to the prior year, as investors seek lower-volatility instruments amid a turbulent macroeconomic environment.

Low-risk crypto products also posted impressive growth. The digital fixed-income asset category (Renda Fixa Digital — RFD) surged 108% in investment volume, with approximately $325 million distributed to investors through Mercado Bitcoin in 2025.

On the demographic front, the under-24 investor cohort grew 56% year-over-year. However, demand also expanded strongly among older age groups, including high-net-worth and institutional investors.

Geographically, Southeast and South Brazil — led by São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro — still dominate trading volume, while states in the Midwest and Northeast are steadily emerging, indicating that crypto adoption is spreading increasingly across the country.

Against this backdrop, Itaú Asset Management has recommended that investors allocate 1%–3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, treating it as a standalone asset class that can serve as a hedge against geopolitical risk, currency volatility, and global monetary policy shifts.

The steady growth and shift in investor behavior suggest that Brazil is rapidly moving from a "crypto speculation" phase toward a more mature and deeper digital asset market.