Banking Crypto Asset Exposure Changes, BTC's Share Drops in the Americas
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According to a report by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, Bitcoin's share of banking crypto asset exposure in the Americas has significantly decreased from 75.8% to 44.2%. Meanwhile, Ethereum's share has risen to 38.5%, and customer-related activities in the Americas surged by 93% to €6.4 billion.
Key Findings from the Basel Committee Report
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has released its latest statistics on banking crypto asset activities for the second half of 2025. Notably, while the overall prudent exposure of banks remains stable, the composition of their crypto assets has undergone significant changes.
In the Americas, Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a substantial drop in its share of total banking crypto exposure, falling from 75.8% to 44.2%. In contrast, Ethereum (ETH) has increased its presence, now accounting for 38.5% of the exposure. Other cryptocurrencies such as Solana (SOL) and XRP hold smaller shares at 7.8% and 5.6%, respectively.
Across other regions, there has been a noticeable shift toward stablecoins. Additionally, customer-related activities have experienced a dramatic increase in the Americas, rising by 93% to €6.4 billion, while Europe has reported a decline of 25% to €1.9 billion.