Chainalysis has reported that over 400 million cryptocurrency wallets now hold positive balances, a sign of growing adoption as the market enters a bullish phase.
This surge in activity is being driven by both institutional and retail investors, particularly in dollar-backed stablecoins.
The latest data, released on December 5, shows a significant increase in the number of wallets with non-zero balances, signaling a steady rise in crypto adoption. However, the report notes that wallet addresses don’t directly correlate to the number of individual users. The Chainalysis team remarked that the market is undergoing a “seismic shift” in both public perception and practical use.
This increase in adoption is being fueled by the convergence of the digital economy and traditional finance. As more financial institutions enter the crypto space, particularly through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the intersection between these two sectors continues to grow.
Stablecoins have played a prominent role in this market shift, with Chainalysis reporting that they accounted for 50% to 75% of all on-chain transactions in 2024. Originally seen as simple fiat on-ramps, stablecoins are now becoming a store of value, especially in emerging markets.
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