Bitso: Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys
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Bitso: Stablecoins Hit 40% of Latam Crypto Buys
"The report analyzed data from nearly 10 million customers across key markets including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, finding that nearly 40% of all purchases in 2025 involved dollar-pegged assets."
"In Argentina, dollar domination is large, with USDC and USDT totaling over 70% of all cryptocurrency bought, reflecting a structural shift in how crypto is being used across the region."
"According to Bitso, these findings reflect a structural shift in how crypto is being used across the region: less as a speculative instrument and increasingly as financial infrastructure for savings, payments, and commerce."
Bitso's 2025 report reveals that stablecoins, particularly USDC and USDT, accounted for nearly 40% of all crypto purchases in Latin America. Bitcoin remains the most widely held asset, representing 52% of portfolios. In Argentina, stablecoins dominate, comprising over 70% of purchases. Brazil shows a more balanced market with stablecoins at 34% and Bitcoin at 22%. The findings indicate a shift towards using crypto for financial stability and infrastructure rather than speculation.
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