Turkey, a leading country in cryptocurrency adoption, is also notable for its spending in this area. Turkish investors have poured an incredible amount of money into cryptocurrency markets over the past year.

Turkish investors lead in crypto spending

A new report shared by Chainalisys examined the period between July 2024 and June 2025. According to the report, Turkish investors spent approximately $200 billion in cryptocurrency during this period. This figure propelled Turkey to a leading position in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was Turkey’s closest competitor. However, the UAE’s spending was slightly over $50 billion. The report noted that spending was relatively less due to the economic conditions of other countries in the region.

Experts state that this massive spending by Turkish investors is driven by speculation rather than a planned strategy. This situation is emphasized as causing investors to experience constant losses. It was reported that a significant amount of liquidity evaporated in Turkey, particularly during the recent crash on October 10th.

The lion’s share of cryptocurrency spending, at $2.3 trillion, belongs to North America. In Europe, Russia spent $370 billion, the UK $280 billion, and Germany $220 billion. In Asia, India ($330 billion), South Korea ($320 billion), and Vietnam ($230 billion) stand out. Turkey has surpassed many major economies in this ranking.

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