Far from the image of the young speculator, a significant evolution is evidenced in the profile of the crypto user, in which the European community shows increasing maturity, both of age and in investment approach. This is detached by the latest Binance study, based on the responses of more than 16,000 cryptocurrency users in five European countries – among Spain, France and Italy.
In the Spanish case, the bulk of users (58%) is between 26 and 45 years, while 22% belong to the youngest generation (18-25 years). But perhaps the most revealing data is that 20% are over 45 years old, which shows that interest in cryptoactives has also penetrated among adults with consolidated professional trajectories. In addition, the female presence stands out, with 18% participation in Spain, well above the European average of 13%.
The report also disassembles another stereotype: that of the impulsive investor. 46% of Spanish users have higher studies, and a relevant part of them (44%) works as an autonomous or freelance, which suggests a relationship between entrepreneurship and adoption of decentralized technologies.
“The European crypto community is not only growing, it is maturing. We are seeing a diverse and expanding user base that includes from the first adopters that have grown with the industry, to professionals and newcomers who approach cryptocurrencies with reflection and purpose,” says Javier García de la Torre, CEO of Binance Spain.
A new Binance study shows how cryptocurrencies have ceased to be the exclusive land of pioneers to consolidate as a financial and transverse financial option in Europe
The investment profile also shows a greater strategy: 55% of Spaniards say that their main motivation is to protect their capital against inflation, while only 13% pursues rapid yields. In addition, 74% of respondents in Spain declare themselves confident in long -term cryptocurrencies.
Moderate but determined exhibition
Although the majority (40%) allocates less than 10% of its assets to cryptoactive, a significant 22% invest between 25% and 50%, exceeding the European average. Even 19% say they have more than half of their wallet in cryptocurrencies, which places Spain slightly above the continental average.
The way of accessing this information is also changing. 44% of Spanish users met cryptocurrencies on social networks, while 30% did so through family or friends, a reflection of an increasingly informed and connected environment.
Moderately optimistic expectations for the future
As for market forecasts, Spanish users are optimistic, but with some prudence. 44% believe that the price of Bitcoin will reach between $ 200,000 and $ 400,000 in 2030, although only 24% see possible exceeding the 400,000 barrier. For Ethereum, 22% expects to exceed $ 12,500 in 2025, and 15% believe it will reach more than 35,000 in 2030, figures slightly higher than European averages.
“As regulations and infrastructure develop in Europe, cryptocurrencies are demonstrating that they are not a passing fad: they are a long -term movement composed of users committed to the road,” concludes García de la Torre.
