Nearly 480.000 Norwegians own crypto - and more adults under 40 own crypto than stocks

Last year, Norway was the Nordic crypto adoption frontrunner with an estimated 12% of the adult population owning crypto. In 2026, however, the data reveals a slight decrease of 70.000 holders - bringing Norwegian crypto ownership to nearly 480.000 (or 11% of adults). Nevertheless, Norway is still among the countries with the highest crypto adoption rates in the region.

A few highlights:

• Nearly 480.000 adults in Norway own crypto (11 % of the adult population).
• The estimated Norwegian crypto wealth is NOK 39 billion (or $4 billion).
• 20% of adults in Norway expect to own crypto in the next 10 years.
• Among Norwegians under the age of 40, it is more common to own crypto than stocks.

Read the full Norwegian Crypto Adoption Report here.

Watch the Norwegian session of the Nordic Crypto Adoption Week 2026 here.