Mercado Bitcoin Reports 43% Crypto Growth in Brazil

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Mercado Bitcoin Report Shows 2025 Crypto Activity Up 43% in Brazil

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Key Takeaways

Crypto transactions in Brazil jumped 43% in 2025, with the average investor putting in over $1,000, Mercado Bitcoin reported;
More Brazilians are diversifying their portfolios, with 18% investing in multiple cryptocurrencies instead of just one;
Lower-risk crypto options like Renda Fixa Digital gained traction, with investments more than doubling to $325 million in 2025.

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Mercado Bitcoin Report Shows 2025 Crypto Activity Up 43% in Brazil

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Cryptocurrency use in Brazil grew in 2025, according to a new study by Mercado Bitcoin.

The platform reported a 43% rise in total trading volume compared with the previous year, alongside an average investment of more than $1,000 per person.

The study, titled Raio-X do Investidor em Ativos Digitais 2025, suggests that Brazil’s digital asset market is becoming more structured.

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It noted that investors are currently focusing less on quick profits and more on long-term portfolio planning. Mercado Bitcoin, recognized as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Latin America, based its findings on activity within its platform.

The average investment per user reached around 5,700 Brazilian reais, just over $1,000. At the same time, 18% of participants spread their funds across multiple cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin BTC $88,452.55 remained the most traded digital currency, followed by USDT USDT $1.00 , Ethereum ETH $2,982.15 , and Solana SOL $124.70 . These four assets accounted for most of the trading volume during the year.

The report also noted increased interest in lower-risk crypto products. Investments in digital fixed-income instruments, known locally as Renda Fixa Digital (RFD), more than doubled, up 108% compared with the previous year.

Mercado Bitcoin distributed around $325 million to investors through these products in 2025.

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