DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Market Overview 2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Blockchain Drives Financial Innovation
Blockchain has evolved beyond cryptocurrencies, becoming a critical tool for transparency and efficiency across industries. Financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase have adopted blockchain for real-time settlements, processing over USD 1 billion through its JPMCoin platform.
Tokenization, which facilitates fractional ownership of tangible and financial assets, is also expanding, with tokenized bonds projected to reach USD 1 trillion by 2028. Despite challenges like integration costs and regulatory uncertainties, blockchain’s potential to streamline operations continues to drive global adoption.
Cryptocurrency Adoption Expands Across Regions
The number of global cryptocurrency owners grew by over +30% year-over-year, surpassing 560 million in 2024. Emerging markets like South America and Oceania experienced the highest growth rates. Meanwhile, 65% of crypto owners globally are adopting a long-term buy-and-hold strategy, indicating growing confidence in digital assets despite market volatility.
Regulatory Frameworks Shape the Future of Blockchain
Governments worldwide are establishing frameworks to foster blockchain innovation while ensuring compliance. Initiatives like the EU AI Act aim to promote ethical adoption and build trust in decentralized systems. However, regulatory concerns remain a significant barrier for potential investors. Collaboration between industry leaders and regulators is critical to achieving balanced growth in the sector.
Questions Covered:
- What are the primary use cases for blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrency?
- What percentage of the global population owns and uses digital currencies in 2024?
- Which region experienced the fastest growth in cryptocurrency ownership in 2024?
- Which age group represents the largest share of cryptocurrency owners in 2024?
- What is the most common strategy for cryptocurrency investors globally?
Company Coverage:
- JPMorgan Chase
- Fnality International
- Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN)
- Gauntlet
- Fireblocks
- Coinbase Global Inc.
- Mitsubishi Logistics
- Ethereum
- ORA Protocol
- ChatOLM
Key Topics Covered:
1. Key Takeaways
2. Management Summary
3. Global Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Market Overview
- Overview of the Cryptocurrency And 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
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
- Breakdown of Cryptocurrency Ownership Status, by Country, in %, June 2024
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
- 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
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
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