More young Danes under 40 now own cryptocurrency than shares through an online brokerage platform. This is shown in the Danish edition of the Crypto Adoption Survey 2026, conducted by K33 Research in collaboration with Nordic Blockchain Association and Firi.
The survey was presented during Crypto Adoption Week 2026, which also presents findings for Sweden, Finland, Norway and the entire Nordic region.
The results of the Danish survey show a clear change in how young adults in Denmark invest. The fact that more Danes under the age of 40 now own crypto than stocks via a trading platform shows a generational shift in which digital assets are gaining a greater place than traditional stock investments.
Watch the recording from the broadcast on crypto adoption in Denmark during Nordic Crypto Adoption Week 2026, led by Morten Myrstad (Kaupr), with presentation of the findings by Vetle Lunde (K33) and Magnus Jones (Nordic Blockchain Association), followed by a Danish industry panel and a separate session on crypto and politics in Denmark.
Below you will find some of the most important figures from the Danish section of the Crypto Adoption Survey 2026.
“The fact that more young Danes now own cryptocurrencies rather than stocks is a historic milestone. The sharp growth among 30—39 year olds and women confirms that cryptocurrency is no longer a niche, but is becoming a permanent part of Danes' portfolio. With over half a million Danish owners, we see a growing need for platforms that offer peace of mind and local anchoring,” says Karina Rothoff Blix, Country Manager Denmark at Firi.
At the same time, the Danish crypto market continues to grow steadily, with an estimated 510,000 adult Danes — equivalent to 10.4% of the population — now owning cryptocurrency. This equates to an increase of 60,000 new crypto owners over the past year.
The findings show that crypto is becoming solidly established among younger generations, women, and higher-income households, while expecting a significant proportion of the population to enter the market over the coming decade.
Here are some of the key figures from the Danish section of the Crypto Adoption Survey 2026:
10.4% of all adult Danes own crypto, up from 9.8% last year.
“An estimated 350,000 Danes under 40 currently own cryptocurrency, compared to 338,870 in the same age group who own shares through brokerage accounts.
“Adults between the ages of 30 and 39 are driving the growth, with ownership rising sharply from 12% to 21%.
31.2% of Danish men under 40 own crypto, compared to 8.8% of women in the same age group.
“Female adoption is increasing, from 3.3% to 4.4%, while male ownership is stable at 16.5%.
More young Danes own crypto than stocks: 350,000 under 40s own crypto, versus 338,870 who own shares.
— 7.3% of all Danes have previously owned crypto but no longer do so, giving a combined share of current and former owners of 17.7%.
“Danish crypto wealth is estimated at DKK 38 billion, up from DKK 23 billion last year.
“Lunar is the leading Danish trading platform (10%), while Coinbase remains the most used foreign exchange (29%).
Taken together, the figures paint a picture of a growing but still young and skewed divided crypto market in Denmark.
While older Danes are still most active in traditional stock markets, the findings show that younger generations are adopting digital investment platforms faster, are more risk-averse, and view cryptocurrency as a natural part of a modern investment portfolio. This points towards a structural change in how future generations will place capital and relate to financial markets.
At the same time, the market is about to split into two distinct groups: a broad majority with portfolios under DKK 10,000, making up around two-thirds of the owners, and a more crypto-native core — often aged 30—39 — with portfolios over DKK 100,000 and higher use of DeFi, NFTs and more advanced products
Despite weakened market sentiment over the past year, 24% of all Danes still believe they will buy crypto within the next decade, underscoring strong long-term growth potential. That could mean up to 1.15 million Danish crypto owners by 2036.
The analysts behind the Crypto Adoption Survey 2026 point out that developments in Denmark are both about generational change and how the Nordic ecosystem matures.
“The fact that more young Danes now own cryptocurrencies than stocks is a powerful signal of a changing investment landscape. Digital assets are no longer a niche — they have become a central part of how younger generations relate to finance,” says Vetle Lunde, senior analyst at K33 Research.
“The figures confirm what we are seeing in the Nordic ecosystem: crypto is moving from niche to mainstream, driven by availability, knowledge and a generational shift in investment behaviour. Denmark is positioning itself as a leader in responsible adoption and digital innovation,” says Magnus Jones of the Nordic Blockchain Association.
Crypto Adoption Survey 2026 — Denmark is based on responses from 1,013 adult Danes in a Norstat survey conducted in the first quarter of 2026. The report covers cryptocurrency ownership, demographics, wealth distribution, market behavior, platform usage, and expectations going forward.
The Crypto Adoption Survey 2026 maps crypto adoption in all the Nordic countries — Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway — as well as an overall Nordic analysis. The surveys are conducted by K33 Research in partnership with Nordic Blockchain Association, Firi, Kaupr, Blockpit, d‑fine, Kvarn X and Brava Finance.
All the surveys are presented as part of Crypto Adoption Week March 23—26, 2026 and are published country by country, as well as a report comparing data from across the Nordic region. The findings are discussed in five live events, which you can follow and later view recordings of on our main Crypto Adoption 2026 page: www.kaupr.io/en/crypto-adoption-2026, where the reports can also be downloaded.
