Top World Leaders Most Supportive of Crypto in 2025
US President Donald Trump has been ranked number 1 on the list of world leaders most supportive of cryptocurrency, according to BoxBet’s newly launched Crypto Support Index (CSI) 2025.
The index, which evaluates Bitcoin holdings, national adoption rates, crypto legislation, and central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives, names Trump the frontrunner in shaping crypto’s role in modern governance — with the United States holding over 207,000 Bitcoin, currently valued at $17.1 billion.
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The US holdings account for 0.99% of all Bitcoin in circulation, making it the largest known state-owned stash globally. Although only 5% of US national transactions occur in cryptocurrency, the country’s approach — a mix of regulation and facilitation — marks a pivotal shift in policy.
The Crypto Support Index: A Global Snapshot of World Leaders Most Supportive of Cryptocurrency
BoxBet’s CSI 2025 is a first-of-its-kind ranking system that captures how deeply governments are engaging with cryptocurrency. The index draws on data from blockchain analytics firms, legislative trackers, economic research institutions, and official government disclosures to produce a score between 0 and 10 — representing the extent of national support for digital assets.
Trump achieved a perfect score of 10, reflecting the US government’s “Full Crypto Adoption” status. The ranking solidifies his administration’s efforts to shift public discourse and policy in favor of blockchain and decentralized technologies.
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El Salvador and Ukraine Trail Behind US Leadership
Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, comes in second on the list of world leader most support of cryptocurrency with a support score of 7. El Salvador remains the only country where cryptocurrency is used in 10% of all national transactions, the highest adoption rate worldwide. Though its Bitcoin holdings stand at just 6,089 BTC (worth $504 million), Bukele’s pioneering move to make Bitcoin legal tender continues to position the nation as a model for crypto-first economies.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine ranks third on the list of world leaders most support of cryptocurrency with another support score of 7, bolstered by substantial reserves of 46,351 Bitcoin (valued at $3.8 billion), a high adoption rate, and progress in both CBDC development and legislation. Despite being in a war-torn region, Ukraine has remained forward-thinking in its digital asset policies, pushing through reforms aimed at integrating crypto into its post-conflict economy.
Smaller States Show Divergent Strategies
Mikheil Kavelashvili of Georgia ranks fourth on the list of world leaders most supportive of cryptocurrency with a score of 5, representing a “Neutral/Regulated Approach” despite holding just 66 BTC. Yet, Georgia’s crypto transaction rate matches that of the US, at 5%, suggesting robust private sector involvement even in the absence of a strong governmental push.
In stark contrast, Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck ranks fifth with a score of just 1, signaling an “Anti-Crypto Stance.” While the Himalayan kingdom holds over 13,000 Bitcoin (worth $1.07 billion), the absence of crypto laws or CBDC development suggests these reserves are more for sovereign wealth preservation than public adoption or innovation.
Finland’s Alexander Stubb sits at the bottom of the list of world leaders most supportive of crypto with a score of 0, reflecting a “Full Crypto Ban” policy. The Nordic country holds only 1,981 Bitcoin and has enforced restrictive regulations, effectively discouraging crypto-related activity across the board.
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CBDC Initiatives Drive Higher Crypto Usage
The report on the world leaders most supportive of cryptocurrency also reveals that countries with active CBDC projects see 3.5 times more crypto usage in national transactions compared to those without, pointing to a positive correlation between official digital currency experimentation and broader crypto engagement.
A spokesperson from BoxBet commented on the growing role of governments in the digital asset space:
“Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset. It has become a battleground for economic influence as governments move from banning to accumulating, and regulators debate its place in traditional finance. The real question is not whether cryptocurrency will survive but who will shape its future.”
With geopolitical stakes rising, from meme coin ETF debates in Congress to sovereign BTC accumulation as a hedge against inflation, the role of crypto in national power structures is intensifying.
As countries scramble to define their positions, BoxBet’s CSI offers a timely lens through which to assess which governments are not just talking about digital assets — but actively integrating them into their economic DNA.
