The proportion of female cryptocurrency investors in Russia has been revealed., 2026/03/08 09:15:36

The proportion of women among Russian crypto investors has reached 29%, with certain age groups showing a greater interest in cryptocurrencies than their male counterparts, according to the cryptocurrency exchange Grinex.

The audience of digital asset owners in Russia is estimated to be between 10 to 15 million individuals, and overall, men continue to represent the majority, as reported by representatives of the platform Grinex, which is registered in Kyrgyzstan.

Among crypto investors aged 35–44, there are two percentage points more women, as indicated by the research findings. In the younger demographic of 18–24 years, women exceed men by three percentage points, while in the 45–54 age group, the difference is one percentage point.

The core of the female audience consists of Russian women aged 25–34, who account for 45% of all female digital asset users. Grinex representatives attribute this to the fact that individuals in this age bracket are more likely to engage in entrepreneurship or business management, utilizing cryptocurrencies not only for investment purposes but also for transactions.

The study revealed differences in behavioral patterns, according to Grinex. Young investors aged 18–24 tend to use crypto wallets for payments to foreign services, subscriptions for AI-based tools, and online education. Older individuals are more likely to apply digital assets in business activities, such as purchasing goods for marketplaces or wholesale lots of clothing and accessories.

Russian women over 55, who make up about 4% of the entire female crypto audience, utilize cryptocurrencies not only for investments but also for purchasing premium goods, including skincare products and jewelry, the exchange reported.

Among miners, the female representation is only 19%. Grinex explained this figure by the high technical complexity involved in setting up and maintaining specialized equipment. However, the exchange noted that women show a higher engagement in financial security, comprising 24% of users of AML services designed for verifying the origin of digital assets.

Nationwide, the largest share of cryptocurrency users is found among the economically active demographic aged 25–34, accounting for approximately 48%. This is followed by individuals aged 35–44 (26%) and 45–54 (12%). The youth segment, aged 18–24, represents about 9%, while crypto users over 55 years old make up only 2%.

Previously, Ekaterina Lozgacheva, the director of the strategic development department of the financial market at the Bank of Russia, stated that trading cryptocurrencies on state-controlled platforms could commence within a year.