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Men dominate crypto ownership, making up 61% of global users (342.8M people), while women account for 39% (219.2M people)

Men hold the majority share in crypto adoption (61%), indicating that the industry is still male-dominated despite growing female participation.
Over 219M women own crypto globally, showing that female adoption is increasing but still lags behind male ownership.
With 6.8% of the world’s population involved in crypto, adoption is growing, but there is still massive untapped potential, especially among women.
Bridging the gender gap could drive the next wave of crypto adoption, and greater financial inclusion and education could encourage more women to enter the space.

South America experienced the highest crypto ownership growth at 116.5%, more than 2x in one year

South America led in growth, surging by 116.5%, signaling rapid adoption in emerging markets.
Europe and Oceania also saw explosive growth, with 60.3% and 114.3% increases, respectively.
Asia remained dominant, with the highest number of owners, growing to 326.8M in 2024.
Africa showed the slowest growth (8.5%), suggesting possible barriers like regulation or adoption hurdles.

Bitcoin has recorded new all-time high prices in six different years between 2010 and 2024

Bitcoin has seen remarkable growth since 2010. Starting from a high of just $0.5 in 2010, it reached an all-time high of $73.7k in March 2024. It recorded new peaks in 2011, 2013, 2017, 2020, 2021, and recently in 2024.

Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has hit an all-time-high of $72,000 as of March 11, 2024

Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has hit an all-time-high of $72,000 as of March 11, 2024, signifying a bull run in the crypto market.

Top 10 cryptocurrency thefts of 2020

According to Chainalysis, over $520 million worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from services and individuals through hacks and non-technical attacks like social engineering and phishing efforts in 2020.