Retail Bitcoin trading exploded on the scene. However, some countries record more than others. Gemini published a report on February 5, 2025 in partnership with GlassNode. According to the report, the Asia-Pacific region is ahead of the US and Europe in retail Bitcoin trading.
Bitcoin, the largest digital asset by market capitalization, increased its Asia-Pacific 6.4 years in January 2025.
However, this data excludes Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
According to the report, Bitcoin trading in the US has dropped by 5.7% from a year ago. Dips were 0.7% in the European Union (EU).
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GlassNode analyzed global transaction timestamps. They linked BTC activities to working hours in different regions, resulting in a surge in retail and personal transactions outside the US. This indicates a possible change in retail trading activity between the two regions.
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Clearer regulations in key markets support growth in the Asia-Pacific region
According to Saad Ahmed, head of Gemini's Asia-Pacific Company, the US market has found strong institutional interest. However, a 5.7% decline in Bitcoin supply growth suggests a cautious approach by retail investors despite institutional investors being optimistic. Retail investors may be waiting in anticipation of a clearer signal from US decision makers.
“In contrast, Asia-Pacific growth reflects an increase in retail participation, which is likely to be supported by clearer regulations in key markets like Singapore. This regulatory certainty means investments. It could be giving your home more confidence to enter the market,” Ahmed said.
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Post Asia Pacific is the leader in retail Bitcoin trading, which first appeared in 99 Bitcoin ahead of the US and the EU.
