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The Henley & Partners Crypto Wealth Report tracks how much wealth is held in digital assets and how many people cross significant wealth thresholds through crypto. The 2026 edition, released on 8 September 2026, estimates that 135,694 people worldwide hold at least US$1 million in digital assets, alongside 290 centi-millionaires and 23 billionaires. The report matters for residence and citizenship planning because crypto wealth is often globally mobile, and holders may want to understand how their asset profile interacts with where they live and travel. The figures are population estimates, not investment advice, and the report is a research publication rather than a service you apply for.
What the report measures
The report focuses on the size and distribution of crypto wealth rather than on prices alone. Its headline counts are the number of individuals above set wealth bands:
| Wealth band | Estimated number of people (2026) |
|---|---|
| At least US$1 million in digital assets | 135,694 |
| Centi-millionaires (at least US$100 million) | 290 |
| Billionaires | 23 |
The 2026 edition also makes a point about the relationship between asset prices and wealth depth: bitcoin was described as retreating from its record levels, while crypto wealth overall was described as holding up. In other words, the report separates the price of a single asset from the broader stock of wealth held in digital assets.
Why the distinction matters
A falling bitcoin price does not automatically mean fewer crypto millionaires, because holdings are spread across many tokens and because the counts are snapshots of individual wealth, not a single index. The report's value is that it gives a consistent set of thresholds that can be compared year to year.
Why crypto wealth is relevant to residence and citizenship planning
Residence and citizenship planning is about matching a person's circumstances — where they spend time, where their assets sit, and what travel access they need — with available immigration routes. Crypto wealth adds specific considerations:
- Source-of-funds questions. Immigration programs generally require applicants to document where their money came from. Crypto gains can be documented, but the evidence trail differs from salary or business sale proceeds.
- Asset mobility. Digital assets can be held across jurisdictions, which makes the question of tax residence and reporting more prominent than for immovable assets.
- Program fit. Some jurisdictions have become more explicit about accepting crypto-related wealth in investment migration contexts, while others remain cautious. The report's population estimates help frame how large this applicant pool is.
For someone weighing a move, the practical step is to identify which residence or citizenship route fits their profile, then check that route's documentation requirements against how their crypto wealth is held and recorded.
How to access the report and related research
Henley & Partners publishes the Crypto Wealth Report as part of its research output, alongside news articles and press releases on its website. The 2026 report was covered in a 14 September 2026 article and a 8 September 2026 press release on the firm's site, both of which summarize the headline figures. The firm also offers a subscription entry point at henleyglobal.com/subscribe for updates.
To use the research well:
- Read the press release for the headline counts and the year-over-year framing.
- Read the accompanying article for context on how the figures were characterized.
- Treat the numbers as estimates of a population, not as a forecast or a recommendation.
- If you are considering a residence or citizenship route, use the report as background and then verify the specific program's requirements directly.
What the report does not tell you
The report is a wealth-tracking study, not a guide to eligibility. It does not determine whether a particular crypto holder qualifies for any program, and the published figures do not imply that a given jurisdiction welcomes crypto-derived wealth. Those questions depend on the individual program's rules and on the applicant's documentation. The report is best read as a map of how large and how stratified the crypto-wealth population has become — useful context before any planning conversation, not a substitute for one.