Canada crypto ownership jumps to 25% in 2026

Crypto ownership in Canada has more than doubled since 2023, even as regulators warn that many investors still misunderstand platform protections and industry rules. Summary 25% of Canadians owned crypto in 2026, up from 10% in 2023. The Ontario Securities Commission survey found 59% of respondents were aware of crypto assets. Only about half of crypto owners checked whether their trading platform was registered. Canada is also considering bans on crypto ATMs and digital asset political donations. Canada crypto ownership more than doubles Canada’s cryptocurrency ownership rate rose to 25% in 2026 from 10% in 2023, according to new research from the Ontario Securities Commission. The OSC surveyed 2,360 Canadian adults between December 2025 and January 2026. Its findings showed that 59% of respondents were aware of crypto assets, while one in four reported owning them. The increase represents a 15-percentage-point gain in ownership over roughly three years. It also suggests that digital assets are reaching a broader section of the Canadian population despite persistent concerns about fraud, volatility and consumer protection. “Crypto markets continue to evolve, and Canadians are part...