The cryptocurrency market has experienced explosive growth in 2024, creating a substantial number of new millionaires. According to the Crypto Wealth Report 2024 by Henley & Partners, there are now 172,300 individuals worldwide holding over $1 million in crypto assets, representing a 95% increase compared to the previous year[1][2].
Bitcoin Millionaires
The number of Bitcoin millionaires has seen an even more dramatic rise, soaring by 111% to reach 85,400[1][4]. This surge can be attributed to Bitcoin’s impressive performance, with its price reaching an all-time high of $73,157 in March 2024[3].
Factors Driving Growth
Several factors have contributed to this remarkable increase in crypto millionaires:
- Introduction of crypto ETFs in major financial markets
- Bitcoin’s price surge to over $73,000 in March 2024
- Approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the USA
- Increased institutional capital flowing into the crypto market
Higher Echelons of Crypto Wealth
The growth in crypto wealth has not been limited to millionaires:
- Crypto centi-millionaires (those with holdings of $100 million or more) increased by 79% to 325[1][4]
- The number of crypto billionaires rose by 27% to 28 globally[1][4]
Impact on Global Mobility
This surge in crypto wealth has led to an increased demand for investment migration programs, with many crypto millionaires seeking alternative residence and citizenship options[4].
The cryptocurrency landscape of 2024 has ushered in a new era of crypto adoption, where digital assets are increasingly intertwined with traditional finance and global mobility[1].
Citations:
[1] https://www.henleyglobal.com/newsroom/press-releases/crypto-wealth-report-2024
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-bull-market-created-88k-122737259.html
[3] https://money.com/bitcoin-millionaires-increase-best-year-crypto/
[4] https://www.bdtonline.com/news/nation_world/explosive-growth-of-crypto-millionaires-in-2024/article_e1f755fd-45a2-5ff4-a314-42f941ef577e.html
[5] https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/27/crypto-millionaires-population-surged-by-95-in-2024-report/
[6] https://www.henleyglobal.com/publications/crypto-wealth-report-2024
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a8wOEBCyeA