India Tops Global Crypto Adoption Index 2025 – CoinDCX CEO Hails Hat-Trick - Coinedict

India ranks No.1 in global crypto adoption for the third year in a row, with strong retail and institutional growth. APAC leads global expansion, stablecoins drive volumes.

India has secured the No.1 spot in the Global Crypto Adoption Index 2025 by Chainalysis—for the third consecutive year. CoinDCX CEO and co-founder Sumit Gupta called it a “hat-trick for India,” highlighting the nation’s dominance in grassroots and institutional adoption.

Key Highlights:

• India ranks first across all metrics: retail participation, institutional flows, and DeFi activity.
• Asia-Pacific leads global growth, with on-chain activity up 69% year-on-year, driven by India, Pakistan, and Vietnam.
• Emerging economies power adoption: Latin America (+63%), Sub-Saharan Africa (+52%), and Eastern Europe show strong grassroots participation.
• Stablecoins dominate global transactions, with USDT and USDC processing over $1T–$3T monthly.

The report shows crypto adoption is no longer niche—it’s a worldwide movement. From remittances and payments to savings and investments, digital assets are becoming essential tools for both individuals and institutions.

India’s consistent leadership positions it as a global hub for digital assets, reflecting the confidence of its 1.4B-strong economy in embracing blockchain-powered finance.