A recent study released by the National Cryptocurrency Association, titled the 2026 State of Crypto Holders Report, reveals that cryptocurrency ownership is no longer confined to a few coastal hotspots. The survey, conducted with 10,000 U.S. adults between February 12 and March 3, 2026, estimates that over 67 million Americans—roughly one in four adults—now hold some form of digital currency.
Top states by number of holders
California leads the nation with an estimated 9.5 million crypto owners, nearly double the next‑largest state. Texas follows with 5.94 million holders, then Florida at 4.71 million and New York with 4.66 million. Illinois ranks fifth with 2.64 million, Georgia sixth with 2.45 million, and Pennsylvania seventh with 2.36 million. Washington, North Carolina and Ohio round out the top ten.
Where ownership is most concentrated
When measured by the percentage of a state’s population that owns crypto, Alaska tops the list, with more than 25 % of its residents holding digital assets. Idaho, Colorado and Delaware also rank high in concentration despite lower total numbers.
Growth and national reach
The report notes a significant jump from the previous year: one in five adults owned crypto in 2025, compared with the current one‑in‑four rate. An estimated 12 million new Americans became crypto holders between 2025 and 2026—roughly the combined populations of New York City and Los Angeles.
Overall, the data suggests that crypto ownership is now a nationwide phenomenon, not limited to traditional tech hubs. While California, Texas, Florida and New York hold the largest absolute numbers, many smaller states show strong per‑capita adoption.
Methodology
The figures are based on an online survey that applied demographic weighting and Bayesian credible intervals, achieving an estimated precision of ±0.7 percentage points at a 95 % confidence level. The study does not define a minimum threshold for what counts as a crypto holder, nor does it disclose the exact criteria used beyond ownership of any of the roughly 53 million digital currencies tracked by CoinMarketCap.
OpenSea compiled the state‑by‑state estimates by pairing the reported holder counts with population data from the U.S. Census Bureau, then calculating ownership percentages.
What this means for consumers
While the report is informational and not financial advice, it underscores the growing mainstream acceptance of digital assets. Consumers interested in exploring crypto should conduct their own due diligence and consider the risks alongside potential benefits.
For more detailed state‑level numbers and percentage calculations, readers can refer to the full OpenSea analysis linked in the original report.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
