Mexico Ranks Third in Latin America for Cryptocurrency Ownership: Blockchain Trends

• Currently, 3.1 million Mexicans own cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ethereum, solana, dogecoin, or binance.
• Coinbase aims to enter the Mexican market with cost-effective cryptocurrency withdrawal services, aiming for a 30% reduction.

The adoption of cryptocurrencies among Mexicans has seen substantial growth, with 3.1 million individuals owning digital assets such as bitcoin, ethereum, solana, dogecoin, or binance. This accounts for 2.5% of Mexico’s population, positioning the country as the third highest in Latin America for cryptocurrency adoption, trailing behind Brazil and Argentina.

Globally, Mexico ranks 16th in cryptocurrency adoption, according to the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index.

“Facilitate the withdrawal of cryptocurrencies and offer services up to 30% cheaper than traditional cross-border payment methods.”

Luiz Eduardo Abreu Hadad, Sherlock Communications Researcher and Blockchain Advisor, wrote:

“It seems that Latin America is ready to ride the crypto wave.”

Remittances have played a pivotal role in driving this adoption. In 2023, remittances sent to Mexico totaled $63.313 billion, marking a significant increase and fueling a 60% growth in cryptocurrency exchanges to local currency transactions through platforms like Bitso Business.

Continuing with the previous Crypto News Flash report, the interest in the Mexican market among crypto exchanges continues to rise. Coinbase, for instance, aims to enter the Mexican market by offering cryptocurrency withdrawal services that are up to 30% cheaper than traditional cross-border payment methods.

Luiz Eduardo Abreu Hadad, a researcher and blockchain advisor at Sherlock Communications, noted that “it seems Latin America is ready to ride the crypto wave,” reflecting the region’s growing enthusiasm for digital assets.

Brazil leads Latin America in cryptocurrency adoption, ranking 9th globally, driven by the approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for digital assets and increased acceptance of cryptocurrencies by banks.

Argentina, on the other hand, ranks second in Latin America and 15th globally for cryptocurrency adoption, with 5 million citizens owning some form of digital currency. High inflation rates and stringent capital controls have spurred this adoption among the Argentine population.

In contrast, despite El Salvador’s adoption of bitcoin as legal tender, cryptocurrency adoption has declined. The country dropped from 55th place in 2022 to 95th place in 2023 in terms of public acceptance.

In a previous Crypto News Flash report, overall, the increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies in Mexico and across Latin America underscores a growing trend influenced by economic factors like remittances, inflation concerns, and regulatory developments that shape public perception and engagement with digital assets.

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