Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that use an online ledger with strong cryptography to secure online transactions. Generally, cryptocurrencies are decentralized networks based on blockchain technology – a distributed ledger technology that autonomously records peer-to-peer transactions across decentralized computers without a central authority. Cryptocurrencies are predominantly traded and exchanged by cryptocurrency networks (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc), cryptocurrency exchanges, neobrokers, and neobanks.
Cryptocurrency networks, cryptocurrency exchanges, neobrokers, and neobanks require digital onboarding of their clients and do not have physical branches to provide consultations and services to their customers. Nevertheless, it is not mandatory for their potential clients to have a smartphone to open an account. The above-mentioned financial entities usually charge a fee for their services, and, given the nature of cryptocurrency trading activities, these platforms can be accessed either via a mobile app or via a desktop website.
Within our market scope, we focus only on cryptocurrency exchanges, online trading platforms, and neobanks that provide either exclusively B2C or both B2B and B2C services; those that work solely with B2B clients are excluded from the market. Companies that only facilitate the exchange of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are also excluded from the scope of this market.
Notes: Data shown is using current exchange rates. Data shown reflect market impacts of Russia-Ukraine war. Data shown reflects the ban of cryptocurrencies in China.
Most recent update: Mar 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Notes: Data shown reflects the ban of cryptocurrencies in China.
Most recent update: Mar 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
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Source: Statista Market Insights
Most recent update: Mar 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights
Data coverage:
The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on transaction values / revenues / assets under management and user data of relevant services and products offered within the FinTech market.Modeling approach / Market size:
Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of key players, industry reports, third-party reports, publicly available databases, and survey results from primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending, population, internet penetration, smartphone penetration, credit card penetration, and online banking penetration. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.Forecasts:
In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption.Additional notes:
The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat
Most recent update: Sep 2024
Source: Statista Market Insights