{"id":90445,"date":"2026-05-12T08:16:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tradesilvania.com\/?p=90445"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:36:35","slug":"romanias-crypto-market-1-in-3-romanians-familiar-with-cryptocurrencies-already-own-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tradesilvania.com\/en\/blog\/romanias-crypto-market-1-in-3-romanians-familiar-with-cryptocurrencies-already-own-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Romania\u2019s Crypto Market: 1 in 3 Romanians Familiar with Cryptocurrencies Already Own Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cluj-Napoca, May 12, 2026 \u2014 Tradesilvania and Ipsos Romania have released the second edition of their cryptocurrency adoption study in Romania, conducted among internet users aged between 18 and 55.<\/p>\n

According to the latest research conducted by Ipsos Romania and Tradesilvania, 1 in 3 Romanians familiar with cryptocurrencies already own digital assets, while overall interest in the market remains strong, although increasingly selective.<\/p>\n

The study highlights a shift in market maturity: from broad curiosity and generalized interest to more informed decisions and greater awareness of risk.<\/p>\n

In terms of adoption, the data points to consolidation rather than acceleration. One in three respondents familiar with cryptocurrencies currently holds digital assets, while 70% say they intend to invest in the future. Compared to the previous study conducted in 2022, both ownership levels and investment intent have slightly declined, suggesting a market that is becoming more selective and more risk-aware.<\/p>\n

This shift is also reflected in public perception: 55% of respondents consider cryptocurrencies to be speculative assets, yet more than half still view them as an investment opportunity. Interest remains high, but it is now accompanied by a more realistic understanding of the associated risks.<\/p>\n

Interest in cryptocurrencies continues to remain strong in Romania, but user behavior is evolving: fewer people invest impulsively, while investment decisions are increasingly influenced by accessibility, costs, and the ability to withdraw funds in local currency.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Romania, the crypto market is entering a phase of consolidation. After the enthusiasm of previous years, users have become more cautious and more calculated in their approach. This is a natural reaction during a period marked by instability, inflationary pressure, and declining purchasing power,\u201d said Dorian Cazacu, Senior Client Director at Ipsos Romania.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are seeing a clear transition from curiosity to conscious usage. Users are no longer looking only for access to crypto, but for solutions that allow them to enter and exit the market quickly and under predictable conditions. Infrastructure is becoming the key differentiator,\u201d said Ciprian Dobrescu, co-founder of Tradesilvania.<\/p>\n

Additional key findings include:<\/p>\n