The number of Bitcoin ATMs in the United States saw a decrease during the first quarter of 2026, indicating a slowdown in their deployment following a brief uptick earlier in the year.
Quarterly assessments are derived from snapshots taken at the beginning of each month, allowing for a consistent evaluation of changes within the network over time.
According to data from Coin ATM Radar, Bitcoin ATMs dropped from 30,788 on January 1, 2026, to 30,229 by April 1, representing a decline of approximately 1.82% for that quarter. This equates to an overall loss of 559 machines.
The U.S. experiences an average loss exceeding six crypto ATMs daily
While fluctuations occurred throughout the quarter, ultimately it concluded negatively. The count rose from January’s total of 30,788 to reach peaks of 30,997 in February and then further to 31,042 in March; however by April’s start it plummeted back down to just 30,229—erasing those prior gains.
This translates into an average loss rate across this period amounting to roughly six machines per day based on that net reduction.
This statistic underscores that despite some recovery mid-quarter; by its conclusion there was a clear downward trend overall.
The U.S. market remains relatively stable compared with last year
For perspective: similar pressures were felt within this market during Q1 last year as well. From January through April of the previous year (2025), Bitcoin ATMs decreased from a count of around 30,263 down to 29,935—a drop totaling 328 units or about 1.08%.
This indicates that while Q1’s contraction rate at 1.82% is sharper than last year’s decline figure (which stood at only -1.08%), suggesting more pronounced pullbacks have recently taken place.
A quarterly downturn also noted across Europe for Bitcoin ATMs
In Europe too there was observed regression regarding Bitcoin ATM counts during Q1of20126; although not as severe when compared with figures reported outof America.
Accordingto MarketSleek’s analysis utilizing CoinATM Radar data—the European region concluded this first quarter holding onto only about1754BitcoinATMScomparedwith1785atthebeginningofJanuaryrepresentingadeclineby31machinesorapproximately-01percentquarteroverquarter。
A yearly comparison reveals significant momentum shifts taking place.InQ12025,thecountrosefrom1680to1779anincreaseoftotal91machinesorabout05percentbutcontrastinglythelatestreportshowedthatQ12026sawadeclineofaround174percent。
Spain retains its status as Europe’s largest market despite local declines
WithinEurope , Spain continues being recognizedastheregion’sforemostmarketforbitcoinATMS , concludingthisfirstquarterwith374locations .
However , underlying trends indicate weakness ; overthisperiodthecountrywitnesseditsATMcountfallingfrom345down-to325representinga20machinedeclineoraround58 percent . MadridandBarcelonaremainasthemajorcentersbutoverallnationaltotalsstillmovedlower .
Conversely Poland experienced growth whereitsATMcountincreasedfrom243up-to262anincreaseby19machineswhichisroughly78 percentmakingitoneofthefewnotablegrowthmarketsinthelocalregion .
Following closely behindItaly rankedthirdwith215machineswhileRomaniaheld174andGermanystoodat136units respectively .
<H22TheBitcoinATMmarketindicatesconsolidationtrends emerging。
Overallthese new statistics suggestthatbitcoinatmmarketsareenteringanewphasecharacterizedbygreatermaturity 。InAmerica contractionswere sharper averagingover sixlostdailywhereasinEurope declinesweremoremodest bothabsolutelyandproportionatelyyettheshiftfrom542growthlastyear(Q12025)intoadecline(-0174%)demonstratesthatmomentumhasweakened significantly。OperatorsnowappearfocusedonoptimizingexistingfootprintsratherthanrapidnetworkexpansionalthoughselectivemarketslikePolandcontinuetogrowevenaslargermarkets likeSpain&USexperiencepullbacks 。