"Increasing Online Payments Has Increased the Demand for Cryptocurrency Market"
The global cryptocurrency market accounted for US$ 2,040.5 Mn in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% throughout the forecast period from 2023 to 2030.
A cryptocurrency can be defined as a digital currency, which is secured with the help of cryptography, that leads to nullify, counterfeit or double-spend on a product. Currently, there are various types of cryptocurrencies present in the market including Bitcoin, Etgereum, Bitcoin Cash, and Ripple among others. Cryptocurrencies uses decentralized networks based on blockchain technology. A combination of factors including high remittances in developing nations, transparency of distributed ledger technology, high cost of cross border remittance, and growth of venture capital investment among others are factors proliferating the growth of cryptocurrency market. The cryptosphere is developed into more complicated machine in recent years following scams of Silk Road, and Mt. Gox, which astounded the cryptocurrency prices. For Instance, according to Bloomberg, more than 50% of global digital asset exchanges are based in the Asia Pacific region and accounts for approximately 43 of the 90 exchanges in existence. Followed by Europe, with 24% of exchanges, and North America with 15% of all exchanges.
Additionally, increasing acceptance of digital currency by various industries, fluctuation in monetary regulations, and significant opportunities in developed and emerging markets are bolstering the growth of cryptocurrency market globally. For instance, the US Patent and Trademark Office, according to a filling the retailing giant Walmart applied for a patent to use digital coin integrated with fiat currency which will allow for faster and cheaper transactions. Apart from this, benefits offered by cryptocurrency such as low ownership cost, safe and faster transactions are factors further boosting the market growth across the globe. However, uncertain regulatory status, lack of awareness and technical understanding of cryptocurrency coupled with concerns regarding security, control, and privacy are factors hindering the growth of the market.
"Trading segment dominates the global cryptocurrency market"
In 2021, trading segment dominated the cryptocurrency market and accounted for a share of more than 40.0% of the total revenue generated globally. This can be associated with rising business activities across different industrial verticals and organizations are showing interest in cryptocurrency for trading. Various companies use cryptocurrencies to transfer funds directly between two parties, as it eliminates the requirement of third parties such as banks or credit card companies. For instance, Microsoft Corporation allows the use of bitcoin to top up the Microsoft account. Wikipedia is also one such company which accepts donations in bitcoin through BitPay. Using these digital currencies, the use of public keys and private keys further secures the real-time transfers. This, in turn, is bolstering the demand of the market.
"Asia Pacific region dominates the global cryptocurrency market"
Asia Pacific region dominated the global cryptocurrency market with a market share of more than 50% in the year 2021. This can be associated with the crypto-friendly approach, relative affordability of electricity, and exchange activity in the region especially in countries such as China, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea among others. For instance, South Korea has been trading digital goods related to gaming since past two decades. This, in turn, is proliferating the cryptocurrency market growth in the region.
However, western regions including North America and Europe are expected to grow at a significant rate. Owing to institutional money flooding back in the cryptocurrency market, and regulatory compliance of digital assets among others. For instance, in 2020, the US SEC is set to decide on several bitcoin-based ETF and a number of investment banks, NASDAQ and Bakkt platform are set to launch this year.
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This study report represents analysis of each segment from 2022 to 2032 considering 2023 as the base year. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments estimated for the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
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The complete research study was conducted in three phases, namely: secondary research, primary research, and expert panel review. key data point that enables the estimation of Cryptocurrency market are as follows:
Market forecast was performed through proprietary software that analyzes various qualitative and quantitative factors. Growth rate and CAGR were estimated through intensive secondary and primary research. Data triangulation across various data points provides accuracy across various analyzed market segments in the report. Application of both top down and bottom-up approach for validation of market estimation assures logical, methodical and mathematical consistency of the quantitative data.
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| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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