- A KuCoin survey shows that over half of crypto users in Australia prioritize funding their crypto accounts directly from their bank accounts, indicating a preference for platforms with lower friction and that they are more familiar with.
- The crypto exchange found that a growing number of consumers are using crypto for daily spending.
A new survey from KuCoin offers valuable insights on an emerging trend amid crypto’s maturing audience and evolving regulations in the digital assets sector. Its “Into the Cryptoverse: Australia 2025 Edition” report reveals growing adoption rates and new investment patterns among consumers as they navigate through the changes.
Adoption Trend in Australia and Broader APAC Region
Citing the Gemini 2025 Global State of Crypto Report, KuCoin stated that 22% of Australian adults now hold crypto assets. This makes it one of the strong adopters in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Chainalysis also identified the APAC region as the fastest-growing for on-chain crypto activity, showing a 69% year-on-year increase in value received in 2025. The analytics firm said total crypto transactions in the area grew dramatically from $1.4 trillion to $2.36 trillion during the period. Leading the charge were India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Crypto Investing Patterns in Australia
KuCoin’s research covering the sentiment of 268 crypto holders in Australia found that 52.4% respondents preferred using their fiat-funded bank accounts to fund their crypto accounts. This gives them a straightforward path to investing in digital assets, prioritizing platforms that reduce friction and are familiar to them.
Individuals prioritizing funding via credit and debit cards ranked second, with 40.1% of respondents favoring the method. Meanwhile, 38.8% used direct crypto deposits.
Another popular alternative for 29.5% of respondents was funding via digital wallets such as PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Play, and Samsung Pay. Additionally, 22% utilized peer-to-peer (P2P) trading, and 7% tapped into “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services from providers like Afterpay and Klarna.
Moreover, the survey showed that 70.3% of crypto users preferred spot trading, with major coins such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) emerging as the top choices for 62.5%.
KuCoin highlighted that 33.9% participants have never used crypto for payments. However, 42.7 have already incorporated it into their daily spending. The report discovered that 25.1% used it regularly for payments, while 17.6% used it sparingly.
For the crypto trading platform, the pattern reflects the public’s evolving view of crypto, gradually shifting its status from a “speculative asset” to a “routine financial tool.”
KuCoin’s Strategic Expansion in Australia
KuCoin is a relatively new player in Australia, arriving in late 2025. The move marked its strategic expansion into one of the world’s most compliance-focused markets.
According to Sumsub’s 2025 report, Australia remains a potential crypto hub in APAC, thanks to its comprehensive legal framework for digital assets and the fair oversight of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Furthermore, the tech company pointed out that the government’s partnership with blockchain firms fosters open communication between regulators and stakeholders, ensuring a strong balance between innovation and consumer protection.
