PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1529982
PUBLISHER: Coherent Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1529982
The global cryptocurrency market is estimated to be valued at US$ 46.14 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 68.25 Bn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2024 to 2031.
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Base Year: | 2023 | Market Size in 2024: | US$ 46.14 Bn |
Historical Data for: | 2019 to 2023 | Forecast Period: | 2024 to 2031 |
Forecast Period 2024 to 2031 CAGR: | 5.70% | 2031 Value Projection: | US$ 68.25 Bn |
The global cryptocurrency market has witnessed substantial growth in the past few years. Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security and decentralization. The concept of cryptocurrency was introduced in 2009 with the launch of Bitcoin, which sparked the era of virtual currencies. Cryptocurrencies allow peer-to-peer transactions through a decentralized network without requiring any intermediaries like banks. Some key factors that have driven the adoption of cryptocurrencies globally include their anonymity in transactions, decentralized control, ease of access through digital wallets, and limited role of governments. However, cryptocurrencies also face challenges around regulatory concerns, price volatility, computational power requirements, and threat from hackers.
The global cryptocurrency market is primarily driven by the rising adoption of Blockchain technology across various sectors, investments from large institutions in digital assets, growing millennial interest in digital currencies, and efforts by industry players to expand crypto utilities via platforms and protocols. However, the market faces restraints from regulatory uncertainties around cryptocurrencies in major economies, concerns regarding use of crypto in illicit activities, and environmental impacts associated with mining activities. Meanwhile, opportunities include continued innovation in the decentralized finance space, integration of cryptocurrencies in payment solutions, and growing institutional investments in the asset class. The COVID-19 pandemic has also provided an unexpected boost to digital currencies as more people explore contactless payment options.