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Cryptocurrency Growth Outpaces Internet and Mobile Phones, BlackRock Report

by Sham
January 13, 2025
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  • Crypto reached 300M users in 12 years, outpacing mobile phones and the internet.
  • BlackRock highlights Bitcoin ETFs as a game-changer for mainstream financial integration.
  • Global trends and younger demographics drive Bitcoin’s growing role in modern economies.

According to a recent report from $10 trillion asset manager BlackRock, cryptocurrency adoption is happening faster than some of the most revolutionary technologies of the past century. The report highlights that crypto reached 300 million users in just 12 years—a milestone that took mobile phones 21 years and the internet 15 years to achieve.

ICYMI: $11.5 trillion asset manager BlackRock states crypto is greatly outpacing the internet and mobile phones 🚀 pic.twitter.com/989V3Sms3C

— BlockNews (@blocknewsdotcom) January 13, 2025

What’s driving this incredible growth? BlackRock points to several factors:

  1. Demographics: Younger generations, often referred to as “digital natives,” are far more inclined to adopt Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies compared to Baby Boomers and GenX.
  2. Global Shifts: Economic fears like inflation, political divides, and banking uncertainties have made Bitcoin, as a decentralized asset, increasingly appealing.
  3. Digital Finance Evolution: The maturation of blockchain technology and digital infrastructure has made crypto more accessible, with new use cases continually emerging.

Bitcoin ETFs Paving the Way for Broader Adoption

In 2025, Bitcoin is trading between $92,000 and $105,000, with a market cap that has breached the $2 trillion mark multiple times. Experts believe that crypto’s integration into traditional markets, particularly through Bitcoin ETFs, has been a critical driver of its growing prominence.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF stands out as a significant development. It allows investors to gain Bitcoin exposure directly through their brokerage accounts, making it as easy to trade as stocks. According to BlackRock, this ETF represents a “major milestone” that bridges the gap between digital assets and traditional financial markets.

The ETF’s success in the U.S. prompted BlackRock to expand globally. Its Spot Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada now offers Canadian investors simplified Bitcoin exposure without the complexities of self-custody. This launch demonstrates BlackRock’s commitment to providing innovative investment solutions.

The Future of Cryptocurrency: A Global Perspective

Cryptocurrency’s role in global finance continues to grow as more nations embrace digital assets. Several countries are exploring alternatives to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, and with Bitcoin ETFs bringing legitimacy to the space, crypto’s trajectory looks unstoppable.

With BlackRock’s initiatives leading the charge and Bitcoin reaching new adoption milestones, the future of crypto is set to reshape economies worldwide by the end of this decade.

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