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Key Points

· Binance recently completed a global user survey, with 27,230 users sharing their views on the current crypto market and outlook for 2025.

· 19.39% of respondents believe that cryptocurrency regulation will be stricter in 2025; 23.89% are optimistic about the development of AI Tokens, believing it will be a major driver of market growth. This shift in perspective may indicate broader mainstream adoption and technological innovation.

· Nearly 45% of respondents entered the crypto space in 2024, but user activity in daily trading remains high, with 31.09% of users maintaining regular trading.

· Among Binance products, spot trading is the most popular, with 25.89% of users frequently using it; followed by Binance Earn and Binance Convert, with usage rates of 25.34% and 17.33%, respectively.

Main Text

As 2024 draws to a close, we conducted a survey among Binance users to understand the community's views and expectations regarding the future development of cryptocurrencies. The survey attracted over 27,000 users from six continents, including Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, providing valuable insights into cryptocurrency adoption, regulatory changes, and user behavior trends. Here are some key trends revealed in the survey.

Expectations for the 2025 Crypto Market

Many users believe that the cryptocurrency industry will be more mature and closely aligned with real life in the coming year. 19.39% of respondents expect further strengthening of cryptocurrency regulation; 16.1% believe that traditional financial institutions and institutional investors will participate more in the crypto market; additionally, 16.51% of users are optimistic about the application prospects of blockchain technology in real life.

AI Token may lead a new trend in the market

In emerging fields, AI Token is considered the most promising market driver for 2025. 23.89% of respondents indicated that they believe AI Token will be the driving force behind market growth, showing high expectations for its future development. Memecoin ranks second with a support rate of 19.09%, followed by DeFi Tokens and Layer-1 Tokens, accounting for 12.37% and 12.28%, respectively. It is important to note that these data reflect user opinions and do not represent Binance's official stance, nor do they constitute investment advice.

Most Popular Crypto Assets: Memecoin, Bitcoin, and BNB

Among the cryptocurrencies most commonly held by users, Memecoin ranks first with a holding rate of 16.1%. Bitcoin follows closely, accounting for 14.44%, while Binance's own BNB ranks third, accounting for 14.23%. Interestingly, the holding ratio of BNB exceeds that of Ethereum (ETH), which accounts for 10.95%. Other mainstream Layer-1 Tokens collectively account for 10.38%. This indicates that Memecoin is not only a popular current asset but also one of the categories users are most looking forward to in the future.

New Users: Cautious but Active

Survey results indicate a large influx of new users into the crypto market in 2024. Nearly half (45%) of respondents joined the market in 2024, with 24.52% entering in the past six months and 20.60% joining in the past year. Although many new users are still in the exploration phase, 41.86% of users already have one to five years of trading experience, reflecting a balanced distribution of new and old users within the Binance community.

Additionally, 43.97% of users allocate less than 10% of their total assets to cryptocurrencies, while 24.33% of users allocate 10% to 25% of their wealth to crypto assets. Notably, 31.09% of users trade daily, while 22.91% trade weekly, indicating that trading activity remains active.

Motivations for Users Joining the Crypto Market

The survey also revealed the main reasons users entered the crypto space. 22.4% of respondents indicated that the rapid appreciation potential of digital assets is their primary motivation; 18.78% of users were attracted by decentralization and financial independence; additionally, 17.16% of users believe that the speed and convenience of cryptocurrency trading are significant factors drawing them in.

Binance Product Usage Preferences

The survey shows that Binance spot trading is the most popular product among users. Of the 27,000 respondents, 25.89% indicated that spot trading is their preferred choice; followed by Binance Earn, which 25.34% of users utilize to increase asset returns; Binance Convert ranks third with a usage rate of 17.33%. These data reflect how Binance users leverage the platform to meet their diverse financial needs.

Summary

This global survey provides valuable insights into user preferences, expectations, and behaviors, serving as a reference for the journey towards 2025. The cautious yet active attitude of new users, combined with the long-term confidence of seasoned users, showcases the growing maturity and resilience of the crypto market.

As trends such as increased regulation, accelerated adoption, and innovative blockchain applications continue to develop, Binance will continue to provide tools and resources to global users, helping them to succeed in this rapidly changing environment. We look forward to welcoming a new year filled with technological innovation and financial freedom together with the community!

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