The global Bitcoin ATMs network has experienced a massive 6% growth in 2024, reflecting the ever-increasing demand for direct access to cryptocurrencies. The latest reports indicate that the United States still leads the market, remaining on top as the hub for accessibility to cryptos through physical ATMs.
The United States, by year-end, held on to its position at the top in hosting 81.27% of all Bitcoin ATMs. Beginning the year 2025 with 30,411, the country welcomed an addition of 1,094 more. This truly underlines the fact of its sustained leadership.
However, its global share dropped slightly, from 83.2% in January 2024 to 81.27% by 2025, while Europe gained ground consistently. Europe stood out for its steady growth despite the "crypto winter" that caused significant declines in global ATMs numbers in 2023.
This is a strong indication of the growing acceptance of Bitcoin in the world of finance. These machines propose a very normal and easy way for users to buy and sell Bitcoin using cash, much similar to traditional banking systems. This also represents a larger trend at play on the global scale: adoption and integration of cryptocurrencies into fiat currencies.
While the number of Bitcoin ATMs is constantly increasing, online platforms are always the handiest way to deal with cryptocurrencies. Users can purchase Bitcoin directly with apps and web platforms, for example, Binance, without having to step out of an office or house.
This continued growth in Bitcoin ATMs, added to online platforms, marks a great stride in the journey toward making cryptocurrencies more accessible to the general public and, by extension, bridging the gap between digital assets and traditional finance.