U.S. loses over 11,000 Bitcoin ATMs so far in 2026

With Bitcoin (BTC) soaring roughly 33% to $84,151 since early August, it is relatively easy to forget that the cryptocurrency market remained on a downtrend for most of 2026. 

The changes in the number of BTC ATMs installed in the U.S., however, clearly reflect the trend prevalent through most of the year, as it recorded a steep drop of 11,418. 

When viewed through the lens of relative losses, the decline appears even more dire. At the start of 2026, there were 30,924 Bitcoin ATMs in the country and, at press time on September 24, only 19,506 remain, a 36.92% drop.

Additionally, despite the scale of the recent rally, there has been little recovery in September and, in the first three weeks of the month, the number increased by just 38: from 19,468 to 19,506.

The world loses over 12,000 Bitcoin ATMs so far in 2026

Meanwhile, though the trend is also visible globally – the worldwide total fell by 12,065 from 39,402 to 27,337 – neither of the other major Western markets saw a crash as significant.

In Canada, there were 3,736 Bitcoin ATMs at the start of 2026 and, at press time on September 24, there are 55 fewer – 3,681.

Europe also saw a somewhat more significant  – 77 as it fell from 1,613 to 1,536 – though, notably, the entire gain between early June and early August was erased.