The data presents the most popular cryptos in six regions—North America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, and Oceania—showcasing the percentage of preference for each cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency Popularity by Continent
North America:
- Bitcoin (BTC): 49.57%
- Solana (SOL): 14.23%
- Ethereum (ETH): 12.20%
- XRP (Ripple): 16.57%
- Shiba Inu (SHIB): 7.43%
Key Insight: Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrency, making up almost half the market share in North America, followed by XRP and Solana.
Europe:
- Bitcoin (BTC): 52.22%
- Solana (SOL): 14.10%
- Ethereum (ETH): 13.42%
- XRP (Ripple): 12.57%
- Toncoin: 7.68%
Key Insight: Bitcoin’s dominance in Europe is even higher than in North America, surpassing 50%, with Ethereum and Solana also maintaining a strong presence.
Asia:
- Bitcoin (BTC): 51.32%
- Solana (SOL): 12.79%
- Ethereum (ETH): 12.32%
- Toncoin: 11.58%
- DOGS: 11.99%
Key Insight: Bitcoin continues its dominance in Asia, but alternative coins like Toncoin and DOGS hold a notable presence, each nearing 12%.
South America:
- Bitcoin (BTC): 51.15%
- Solana (SOL): 18.29%
- Ethereum (ETH): 12.70%
- Dog (Runes): 10.52%
- Pepe: 7.34%
Key Insight: Solana has a comparatively stronger foothold in South America than in other regions, accounting for over 18% of the market.
Africa:
- Bitcoin (BTC): 45.17%
- Solana (SOL): 16.30%
- Toncoin: 14.78%
- DOGS: 13.40%
- Pixelverse: 10.35%
Key Insight: Africa shows a more diverse distribution, with Bitcoin having a lower market share compared to other regions and significant preferences for Toncoin, DOGS, and Pixelverse.
Oceania:
- Bitcoin (BTC): 52.38%
- Solana (SOL): 14.56%
- Ethereum (ETH): 12.09%
- XRP (Ripple): 15.29%
- Kaspa: 5.68%
Key Insight: Oceania mirrors the Bitcoin dominance seen in Europe, with XRP showing a strong market share here as well, unlike in other regions.
Final Words
Across all regions, Bitcoin remains the dominant cryptocurrency, with a market share ranging from 45.17% in Africa to over 52% in Europe and Oceania.
However, altcoins like Solana, Ethereum, and XRP maintain a significant presence across the board. Region-specific coins such as Toncoin, DOGS, and Pixelverse show that market preferences can vary significantly depending on geographic location.
The popularity of Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum, and XRP can be attributed to various factors including but not limited to, their foundational technology, market perception, regulatory news, and utility in real-world applications.
While Bitcoin leads in recognition and as an investment, Ethereum and Solana’s smart contract capabilities keep it relevant.
XRP’s focus on solving real-world financial transfer issues gives it a niche yet growing popularity, particularly where speed and cost of transactions are critical.
