Key Points

  • Binance recently conducted a global user survey, with 27,230 respondents sharing their views on the current state of the cryptocurrency market and their outlook for 2025.

  • 19.39% of respondents expect cryptocurrency regulation to strengthen in 2025, while 23.89% expect AI tokens to lead market growth, indicating a shift in user perception that may enhance mainstream market acceptance of cryptocurrencies and drive technological innovation.

  • Nearly 45% of respondents will enter the cryptocurrency space starting in 2024, with daily trading activity remaining active, where 31.09% of users trade more frequently.

  • In the list of most traded products on Binance, spot trading ranks first, with 25.89% of users actively participating; followed by Binance Earn and Binance Swap, with user shares of 25.34% and 17.33%, respectively.

As 2024 comes to a close, Binance conducted a survey aimed at understanding the community's thoughts and expectations regarding cryptocurrency for the coming year. Over 27,000 Binance users from six continents including Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America participated in the survey, providing valuable insights on the future applications of cryptocurrency, regulatory developments, and emerging consumption trends. Below are some key trends summarized from user feedback.

2025 Cryptocurrency Market Outlook

A significant portion of respondents predicts that the cryptocurrency industry will become more mature in the next year, with closer ties to the real world. Notably, 19.39% of respondents anticipate that cryptocurrency regulation will strengthen within the next 12 months, while 16.1% expect traditional financial institutions and institutional investors to engage more in the cryptocurrency space. Additionally, 16.51% of respondents expect blockchain technology to see broader applications in the real world.

AI tokens are expected to dominate the market

Binance users predict that in 2025, AI tokens in emerging sub-industries will lead the market. As many as 23.89% of respondents believe AI tokens will drive market growth, becoming the most promising category of digital assets. Meme coins rank second, with 19.09% of respondents confident in their potential growth, followed by DeFi tokens (12.37%) and Layer 1 tokens (12.28%). Please note that the above results represent the respondents' views and do not reflect Binance's stance, nor do they constitute financial advice.

Among the most sought-after tokens, Meme coins rank first, with 16.1% of respondents currently holding Meme coins. Bitcoin and BNB holdings follow, held by 14.44% and 14.23% of respondents, respectively. Interestingly, BNB holdings exceed ETH, with only 10.95% of respondents holding ETH. Another popular coin, Layer 1 tokens, has a total of 10.38% of respondents holding them. The survey results indicate that Meme coins not only have a significant current holding but are also a category of digital assets that users are very interested in for the future.

New cryptocurrency users are cautious yet proactive

The survey also indicates a significant influx of new users into the cryptocurrency space. Nearly half (45%) of respondents will enter the cryptocurrency market starting in 2024, with 24.52% having entered in the past six months and 20.60% in the past year. Many new users are still exploring where to start, but 41.86% of respondents have been active in the cryptocurrency market for one to five years, reflecting a balanced structure of user experience levels in the Binance community.

43.97% of respondents have invested less than 10% of their total wealth in cryptocurrencies, while 24.33% have cryptocurrency assets that account for 10% to 25% of their total wealth. Respondents' trading activity remains strong, with 31.09% reporting they trade daily and 22.91% trading weekly.

Motivations for entering the cryptocurrency market

The survey also explored the reasons that attract users to the cryptocurrency sector. The rapid appreciation potential of digital assets is the main driver attracting users, with 22.4% of respondents joining Binance for this reason. Decentralization and financial independence are also important factors influencing 18.78% of respondents. Meanwhile, 17.16% of respondents indicated that trading speed and convenience are key factors in their decision to enter the cryptocurrency market.

The survey shows that Binance spot trading is the most used product among respondents. Among the 27,000 respondents, 25.89% of users consider Binance Spot to be their preferred product. 25.34% of users actively grow their cryptocurrency assets through the Binance Earn feature, which ranks second. Binance Swap ranks third, with 17.33% of respondents preferring Binance Swap for smooth exchanges between various cryptocurrencies. The above results indicate that Binance users interact with the platform's ecosystem in multiple ways to meet their diverse financial needs.

Conclusion

As 2025 approaches, the results of Binance's global survey provide us with a general understanding of user preferences, expectations, and behaviors. New users exhibit a cautious yet proactive attitude, while experienced users remain confident, indicating a trend of increasing maturity and resilience in the cryptocurrency sector.

With trends such as strengthened regulation, accelerated cryptocurrency adoption, and innovations in blockchain applications emerging, Binance is committed to providing global users with the necessary tools, resources, and opportunities to navigate this rapidly changing market and achieve wealth growth. Let's embrace the new year with anticipation, working together to realize the vision of financial freedom and technological innovation.

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