A New Era for Crypto Investments in Turkey: Shifting from Speculation to Strategy

A Conscious Portfolio Era in Investor Approach As the cryptocurrency market concludes 2025 with a volatile performance, the market's leading asset, Bitcoin, traded within a wide range of $74,000 to $126,000 during the year.
In Turkey, while regulatory efforts gained momentum during this period, significant changes were observed in the investor profile.
Industry experts state that investment durations have lengthened, and the expectation of "quick profits" has been replaced by a more conscious approach to portfolio management.
Institutional Steps and Custody Services Onur Güven, General Manager of Garanti BBVA Crypto, stated that the crypto investor profile in Turkey has evolved into a more mature structure.
Reminding that the bank has applied to the Capital Markets Board (SPK) as a "custody institution," Güven emphasized that this process is progressing with full compliance with regulations and high security standards.
He noted that banks, unlike other custody institutions, are subject to approval from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) in addition to SPK approval, and that crypto custody services will be launched once all necessary approvals are obtained.
Turkey's Global Position and Asset Preferences Turkey maintains its position among the top countries in the world in terms of user adaptation and awareness.
While there are between 10 and 12 million crypto investors in the country, interest in 2025 is seen shifting from speculative assets like "memecoins" toward technology-oriented projects.
Among the most preferred assets by investors, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple continue to stand out.
Regulatory Framework and the Future of the Ecosystem BtcTurk CEO Salim Karaman pointed out that the crypto asset ecosystem in Turkey has gained a comprehensive regulatory framework.
Stating that the work carried out by institutions such as SPK, TÜBİTAK, and MASAK has increased the reliability of the ecosystem, Karaman emphasized that platforms have been preparing for a long time to adapt to these regulatory processes, which is a critical step for the institutionalization of the sector.