2026 Barometer: The Adoption of Crypto-Assets in France and Europe
For the fifth consecutive year, ADAN is releasing its annual survey, conducted in partnership with IPSOS.
The study is based on a survey conducted in January 2026among 2,000 French adults aged 18 and older.Samples of approximately 1,000 respondents were also collected in five other European countries: Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Belgium.
By 2026, the market will have reached structural maturity, defined no longer by its exceptional nature but by its gradual integration into the traditional financial landscape. Its near-universal recognition (93%) and the stabilization of ownership at around 11% of the French population reflect a market that remains robust and is reaching its natural limits. The investor of 2026 is a savvy saver who pragmatically allocates 14% of their wealth to crypto-assets, often as a complement to traditional assets.
France continues to catch up with its neighbors: the proportion of crypto-asset holders is rising in Germany (17%) and the Netherlands (20%).
The survey also highlights investors' interest in euro-pegged stablecoins and the use of familiar solutions (banks and cards) to access DeFi or make payments.
This survey was made possible thanks to funding from our 10 partners:Arkea Banking Services, BPI France, Bybit EU, Caisse des Dépôts, Circle, Cube, Hexarq, Keytrade Bank, Morpho, andSG-Forge.
