What did the Ontario Securities Commission survey find?

The Ontario Securities Commission found that 39% of Canadians owned cryptocurrency in 2025, up from 31% in 2024.

Which cryptocurrency is most popular in Canada?

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) remained the most widely owned cryptocurrency among Canadian investors.

The survey did not identify one reason, but it found more Canadians now own digital assets than a year earlier.

The survey found younger Canadians were more likely to own cryptocurrency than older age groups.

The Ontario Securities Commission said the survey will help it understand investor behaviour and support future education and regulatory work.

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Written by Isaac FrancisPublished Jul 31, 2026, 12:58 AM

An Ontario Securities Commission survey found 39% of Canadians own cryptocurrency, up from 31% in 2024.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) remained the most popular cryptocurrency among Canadian investors.
The regulator said the findings will help shape future investor protection and education efforts.

An Ontario Securities Commission survey found 39% of Canadians owned cryptocurrency in 2025, up from 31% in 2024.

The survey showed Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) remained the most widely owned cryptocurrency, with younger Canadians more likely to invest than older people.

The regulator said the research also looked at how Canadians buy, store and use cryptocurrency.

The findings will help the Ontario Securities Commission better understand investor behaviour and guide future policy work.

Canada was one of the first countries to approve spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, giving investors more regulated investment options.

Canadian regulators continue to oversee registered crypto platforms while cryptocurrency ownership continues to grow.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $64,757.05.