According to ChainCatcher, the "2024 Global Cryptocurrency Status" report released by cryptocurrency platform Gemini shows that despite facing significant resistance, the adoption rate of cryptocurrency in the United States and the United Kingdom has remained stable in recent years, and the retail market is now ready to rebound. The report is based on an online survey of 6,000 people in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Singapore and Turkey.
The report pointed out that the adoption rates of cryptocurrencies in the United States and the United Kingdom remained at 21% and 18% respectively between 2022 and 2024. Nearly two-thirds of respondents said they held cryptocurrencies for long-term investment, and 38% viewed them as a tool to fight inflation.
Spot ETFs have driven market growth, with 37% of U.S. holders holding cryptocurrencies through ETFs. Most holders plan to allocate 5% or more of their assets to digital assets.
The report also showed that 69% of cryptocurrency holders were men and 31% were women, with the gender gap slightly widening.
Additionally, 73% of U.S. cryptocurrency holders said they would consider candidates’ digital asset policies in the upcoming presidential election.