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Cryptocurrencies - Malaysia

Malaysia
  • The projected revenue in the Cryptocurrencies market for Malaysia is expected to reach US$306.0m in 2024.
  • This revenue is projected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2025) of -4.95%, resulting in a total projected amount of US$290.9m by 2025.
  • In Malaysia, the average revenue per user in the Cryptocurrencies market is estimated to be US$66.1 in 2024.
  • When compared globally, it is observed that United States has the highest revenue in the Cryptocurrencies market, reaching US$9.8bn in 2024.
  • In Malaysia's Cryptocurrencies market, the number of users is expected to reach 4.65m users by 2025.
  • The user penetration rate, which measures the percentage of the population using Cryptocurrencies market, is projected to be 13.35% in 2024 and is expected to increase to 13.27% by 2025.
  • Malaysia is experiencing a surge in cryptocurrency adoption, driven by increased government support and a growing number of local blockchain startups.

Definition:

Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that use an online ledger with strong cryptography to secure online transactions. Generally, cryptocurrencies are decentralized networks based on blockchain technology – a distributed ledger technology that autonomously records peer-to-peer transactions across decentralized computers without a central authority. Cryptocurrencies are predominantly traded and exchanged cryptocurrency exchanges, neobrokers, and neobanks.

Cryptocurrency networks, cryptocurrency exchanges, neobrokers, and neobanks require digital onboarding of their clients and do not have physical branches to provide consultations and services to their customers. Nevertheless, it is not mandatory for their potential clients to have a smartphone to open an account. The above-mentioned financial entities usually charge a fee for their services, and, given the nature of cryptocurrency trading activities, these platforms can be accessed either via a mobile app or via a desktop website.

Additional Information:

Within our market scope, we focus only on cryptocurrency exchanges, online trading platforms, and neobanks that provide either exclusively B2C or both B2B and B2C services.Key players in this market are Coinbase, Binance & Robinhood.

In-Scope

  • Cryptocurrency exchanges
  • Trading platforms / neobrokers
  • Neobanks

Out-Of-Scope

  • NFT
  • Trading platforms that only with B2B services
  • Decentralized finance services
  • Web 3.0
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Study Details

    Revenue

    Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

    Most recent update: Jul 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Notes: Data shown reflects the ban of cryptocurrencies in China.

    Most recent update: Jul 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Most recent update: Jul 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Analyst Opinion

    Currently, the cryptocurrency market has been experiencing a period of volatility, with fluctuations in the value of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. The market has also seen a rise in the number of altcoins, or alternative cryptocurrencies, with unique features and use cases.
    Several growth factors are driving the growth of the cryptocurrency market, including increasing acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrencies by individuals and institutions, growing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, and the potential for cryptocurrencies to serve as a hedge against inflation and political instability. Additionally, advancements in blockchain technology and the increasing use of cryptocurrencies for cross-border transactions are also contributing to market growth.
    The cryptocurrency market is expected to continue growing in the coming years. The increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies by businesses and individuals, along with the ongoing development of DeFi and other blockchain-based platforms, is likely to fuel this growth. However, the market is also likely to experience volatility and corrections, as is typical with any emerging and rapidly evolving market.

    Users

    Most recent update: Jul 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

    Methodology

    Data coverage:

    The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on transaction values / revenues / assets under management and user data of relevant services and products offered within the FinTech market.

    Modeling approach / Market size:

    Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of key players, industry reports, third-party reports, publicly available databases, and survey results from primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending, population, internet penetration, smartphone penetration, credit card penetration, and online banking penetration. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

    Forecasts:

    In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption.

    Additional notes:

    The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.

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    Key Market Indicators

    Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

    Most recent update: Sep 2024

    Source: Statista Market Insights

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