Global Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Market Overview 2025

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Global Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Report 2024: yStats.com Highlights Adoption Trends, Financial Innovation, and Regulatory Impacts

Blockchain Powers Financial Innovation

JPMorgan Chase's blockchain-based JPMCoin platform has processed over $1 billion, showcasing blockchain's growing role in finance. Tokenized assets like bonds are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2028.

Crypto Adoption Soars Globally

Global crypto ownership grew +30%, exceeding 560 million in 2024, with South America and Oceania seeing the highest growth. A long-term investment mindset now dominates.

Regulations Shape Blockchain's Path

Governments are implementing policies like the EU AI Act to promote blockchain innovation while addressing compliance issues, critical for balanced growth.

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. Key Takeaways

2. Management Summary

3. Global Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Market Overview

Overview of the Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Market, January 2025
Overview of the Blockchain Market, January 2025
Influence of Major Geopolitical Events on 10 Day Return of S&P 500, Gold, And Bitcoin, September 2024
Influence of Major Geopolitical Events on 60 Day Return of S&P 500, Gold, And Bitcoin, September 2024

4. Global Cryptocurrency Adoption and Ownership Trends

Number of Cryptocurrency Owners, in millions, 2023 & 2024e
North America: Number of Cryptocurrency Owners, in millions, 2023 & 2024e
Europe: Number of Cryptocurrency Owners, in millions, 2023 & 2024e
Asia: Number of Cryptocurrency Owners, in millions, 2023 & 2024e
Oceania: Number of Cryptocurrency Owners, in millions, 2023 & 2024e
South America: Number of Cryptocurrency Owners, in millions, 2023 & 2024e
Africa: Number of Cryptocurrency Owners, in millions, 2023 & 2024e
Share of Population That Owns And Uses Digital Currency, in %, 2024e
Share of Population Aged 24-35 That Own Cryptocurrency, in %, 2024e
Share of Population That Owns Cryptocurrency, by Country, in % of Population, 2024e (1 of 3)
Share of Population That Owns Cryptocurrency, by Country, in % of Population, 2024e (2 of 3)
Share of Population That Owns Cryptocurrency, by Country, in % of Population, 2024e (3 of 3)

5. Global Consumer Perspectives on Cryptocurrency Payments

Share of Respondents Who Would Like to Be Able to Make Payments in Digital Currencies, in %, 2023
Type of Purchases Respondents Are Interested in Making With Crypto, in % of Respondents, 2023
Share of Respondents Who Would Choose an Online Store That Accepts Cryptocurrencies Over One That Does Not, in %, 2023
Share of Respondents Who Would Shop More Frequently at Their Preferred Online Stores If They Accepted Cryptocurrencies, in %, 2023
Share of Respondents Who Would Spend More Online If Cryptocurrencies Were Accepted, in %, 2023
Cryptocurrencies Respondents Would Choose to Be Paid in for Their work Or Business If Possible, in % of Respondents, 2023

6. Global Demographics and Ownership Status

Breakdown of Cryptocurrency Ownership, by Gender, in %, February 2022 & June 2024
Breakdown of Gender of Cryptocurrency Owners, by Country, in %, June 2024 (1 of 2)
Breakdown of Gender of Cryptocurrency Owners, by Country, in %, June 2024 (2 of 2)
Breakdown of Cryptocurrency Ownership Status, by Country, in %, June 2024 (1 of 2)
Breakdown of Cryptocurrency Ownership Status, by Country, in %, June 2024 (2 of 2)

7. Global Market Exit and Future Intentions

Share of Past Cryptocurrency Owners Exiting the Market More than 6 Months Ago, in %, June 2024
Breakdown of Timeframes When Past Owners Sold Off Their Cryptocurrency Holdings, by Country, in %, June 2024 (1 of 2)
Breakdown of Timeframes When Past Owners Sold Off Their Cryptocurrency Holdings, by Country, in %, June 2024 (2 of 2)
Share of Past Cryptocurrency Owners Who Sold Their Crypto due to Lost Money on their Investment, in %, June 2024
Share of Past Cryptocurrency Owners Who Sold Their Crypto due to Lost Money on their Investment, by Country, in % of Past Cryptocurrency Owners, June 2024
Share of Past Cryptocurrency Owners Who Say That They Are Likely to Buy Cryptocurrency in the Next Year, in %, June 2024
Breakdown of Likelihood of Past Owners to Buy Cryptocurrency in the Next Year, by Country, in %, June 2024 (1 of 2)
Breakdown of Likelihood of Past Owners to Buy Cryptocurrency in the Next Year, by Country, in %, June 2024 (2 of 2)

8. Global Use Cases and Investment Preferences

Use Cases of Cryptocurrency, in % of Cryptocurrency Owners, June 2024
Share of Adults Who Actively Buy And Sell Crypto to Achieve Profits, by Country, in % of Adults, June 2024
Share of Adults Who Buy Crypto to Hedge Against Inflation, by Country, in % of Adults, June 2024
Share of Cryptocurrency Owners Who Are Comfortable Making Crypto a Significant Part of Their Investment Portfolio, in %, June 2024
Share of Past Cryptocurrency Owners Who Are Comfortable Making Crypto a Significant Part of Their Investment Portfolio, in %, June 2024

9. Global Institutional Adoption and Hedge Fund Activity

Share of Past Cryptocurrency Owners And Non-Owners Citing Regulatory Concerns as a Barrier to Investing in Crypto, by Country, in % of Past Cryptocurrency Owners And Non-Owners , June 2024
Share of Traditional Hedge Funds That Have Exposure to Digital Assets, in % of Hedge Funds, 2022, 2023, 2024e
Types of Digital Assets That Hedge Funds Are Invested in, by Type of Hedge Fund, in % of Hedge Funds, Q2 2024
Ways in Which Hedge Funds Are Trading Digital Assets in, by Type of Hedge Fund, in % of Hedge Funds, Q2 2024
Top Reasons For Using Stablecoins, by Type of Hedge Fund, in % of Hedge Funds, Q2 2024
Share of Hedge Funds Investing In Digital Assets That Are Using Stablecoins, in %, Q2 2024
Share of Hedge Funds That Are Either Committed to Or Exploring Tokenization, in %, Q2 2024
Share of Digital Asset Focused Hedge Funds That Are Investing in Tokenized Assets, in %, Q2 2024
Breakdown Of How The Recent Approvals Of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Change Hedge Fund Respondent's Perspective On Launching New Digital Assets Products, in %, Q2 2024
Breakdown of Plan to Use Bitcoin ETFs as Part of Digital Asset Investment Strategy, in %, Q2 2024
Share of Traditional Hedge Funds That Have Exposure to Digital Assets, in % of Hedge Funds, 2022, 2023, 2024e
Types of Digital Assets That Hedge Funds Are Invested in, by Type of Hedge Fund, in % of Hedge Funds, Q2 2024
Ways in Which Hedge Funds Are Trading Digital Assets in, by Type of Hedge Fund, in % of Hedge Funds, Q2 2024
Top Reasons For Using Stablecoins, by Type of Hedge Fund, in % of Hedge Funds, Q2 2024
Share of Hedge Funds Investing In Digital Assets That Are Using Stablecoins, in %, Q2 2024
Share of Hedge Funds That Are Either Committed to Or Exploring Tokenization, in %, Q2 2024
Share of Digital Asset Focused Hedge Funds That Are Investing in Tokenized Assets, in %, Q2 2024
Breakdown Of How The Recent Approvals Of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Change Hedge Fund Respondent's Perspective On Launching New Digital Assets Products, in %, Q2 2024
Breakdown of Plan to Use Bitcoin ETFs as Part of Digital Asset Investment Strategy, in %, Q2 2024

10. Global Blockchain Technology and Developer Activity

Share of Population That Uses Blockchain For Cryptocurrency, in %, December 2022
Share of U.S., Canadian And European Banks That Have Started Exploring Blockchain Technology, in %, December 2022
Breakdown of Developers' Status On Blockchain Applications, Excluding Cryptocurrencies, in %, Q3 2022
Breakdown of Developers' Status On Cryptocurrencies, e.g. Bitcoin, in %, Q3 2022
Breakdown of Developers' Status On Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), in %, Q3 2022
Biggest Blockchain Companies That Are Publicly Traded Either in the U.S. Or Canada, by Type, Revenue, and Market Cap, in USD billion/million, December 2022
Share of Developers Currently Working on Or Learning About Blockchain Applications, by Type, in % of Developers, Q3 2022 (1 of 2)
Share of Developers Currently Working on Or Learning About Blockchain Applications, by Type, in % of Developers, Q3 2022 (2 of 2)