CryptoQuant has released a study summarizing the trends of the crypto market in 2024, focusing on investor demographics, exchange behaviors, and asset preferences.
Crypto Investor Demographics
According to CryptoQuant's survey, 60% of respondents were aged between 25-44, with 62% being experienced users in the industry for over three years. The gender distribution is uneven, with 89% identifying as male and only 11% as female.
Retail Investors and Their Preferences
Most participants identified as retail investors with annual investments under $10,000. The Asian market leads with 40% of all users, followed by Europe and North America with 29% and 10% respectively. Spot trading remains dominant, with 76% of users preferring it.
Market Leaders and Emerging Trends
Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to be the most popular assets among investors. However, there is growing interest in integrating artificial intelligence with blockchain technology. AI tokens showed a 222% growth in the last quarter of 2024.
The study indicates that the crypto market in 2024 was dominated by retail investors, and major assets maintained their dominance. The investment dynamics are expected to carry forward into 2025, with these trends continuing.
