Crypto’s New Face: Older Australians Take the Lead in Digital Investing

By José Oramas October 10, 2025 In Australia, Digital Asset, XRP

Australian digital leaders — Source:AdobeStock

Older Australians (60+) are now the fastest-growing cohort in local crypto, posting a 723% surge in first deposits and a 93% rise in daily trading activity.
For the first time in five years, women’s average initial deposits were larger than men’s, rising 115% year on year, implying high conviction despite fewer trades.
XRP became the most traded asset, surpassing Bitcoin, as market share widened beyond Bitcoin and SMSF registrations on BTC Markets climbed 69% year on year.

Older Australians, not Gen Z, are now the fastest-growing cohort in local crypto, per BTC Markets’ 2025 Investor Study.

Investors aged 60+ posted a 723% year-on-year surge in first deposits and a 93% rise in daily trading activity. The report attributes the shift to higher confidence after recent rallies and a move toward long-horizon allocations rather than tactical punts.

Women entered with larger initial deposits than men for the first time in five years, with average first deposits up 115% year on year. Men still generated 78% of daily trades. Portfolio growth over the period was 38% for men and 35% for women, implying fewer trades but comparable returns among women.

Not Just Bitcoin

Platform-wide, average trade size increased 25% while daily trade counts rose 17%, pointing to higher conviction per order.

The report warns Australia risks trailing peers without clearer rules. It expects banks and funds to carry more of the distribution load, echoing global moves by large financial institutions. Nevertheless, BTC Markets said general sentiment is firm now, with businesses, institutions and private investors exploring practical applications as regulatory frameworks are being drafted in Australia.

For instance, SMSF accelerated, with registrations on BTC Markets climbing 69% year on year and trading volumes rose 151%, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP accounting for over 77% of SMSF allocations. Market share widened beyond Bitcoin as liquidity deepened in selected alts.

On September 10, OKX expanded its presence in Australia by launching its new SMSF platform to allow Aussies to buy and manage their crypto investments, as CNA reported.