By FinGuru · July 2025
In recent months, the world of cryptocurrency trading in Argentina has continued to surprise. With a steady growth in users, volume, and available platforms, our country is once again leading the adoption statistics in Latin America. But beyond the numbers, what is happening is a profound change in the profile of the Argentine investor.
A country that is learning to trade
According to recent data, Argentina has once again topped the regional ranking with over USD 91 billion traded in crypto assets in 2024, and projections for 2025 continue to rise. The reasons are not new: inflation, currency controls, and a local currency in crisis. But what is interesting is how Argentines are no longer just “holding” cryptocurrencies; they are increasingly trading actively.
Retail trading—i.e., individuals trading on their own from their homes—has become massive. Platforms such as Bitget, Binance, or OKX have reported a growth of Argentine users of up to 50% quarterly, driven by tools like copy trading, which allows users to replicate the trades of expert traders.
Who is behind the keyboard?
The profile of the Argentine trader has diversified. The image of the “young techie” who invested in crypto as a hobby is now far behind. Today, many women over 35 and seniors over 60 are exploring the crypto universe. Access via mobile phones, free online education, and the possibility to start with low amounts have opened the door for thousands.
Additionally, users have stopped only observing the crypto dollar (stablecoins like USDT) and have dared to take risks: Bitcoin (BTC) represents 26.9% of the trades, followed by Ethereum (ETH) at 13.6%. Even Solana, Ripple, and even memecoins like Dogwifhat are appearing on the Argentine radar.
Beyond the hype: what does this boom imply?
This new stage of crypto trading in Argentina brings opportunities and challenges. More and more people are daring to trade in spot, futures, or even with leverage. Therefore, financial education becomes key: knowing how to read a chart, measure risk, identify market patterns, and control emotions.
From FinGuru, we see that this phenomenon opens the door to rethink how we communicate finance: clearer, more visual, more interactive. And above all, with a focus on conscious planning and not on rapid speculation.
Conclusion
Argentina is experiencing a crucial moment in the crypto ecosystem. With a growing community of retail traders, platforms landing strongly, and new educational tools, the country is solidifying its position as a Latin American leader in adoption and financial innovation.
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