Less than 7% of the global population invests in crypto – A huge opportunity but still full of challenges.
According to the latest report from Triple A, by 2025, only about 6.9% of the world's population - equivalent to nearly 560 million people - will participate in investing in cryptocurrency. This figure shows that although the market has experienced more than a decade of strong development, crypto is still not really popular with the majority of people around the world.
Harsh reality: 5% of investors "burned their accounts" after the liquidation in October 2025
Chia to InnerDevCrypto – an independent analysis account followed by many people in the crypto world – out of 6.9% of those who invested, up to 5% suffered heavy losses after the record liquidation on October 11. This was the period when the market fell the most since the beginning of the year, causing a series of leveraged trading positions to be “liquidated”.
The remaining majority, about 95%, are now almost completely uninterested in risky altcoins, instead turning to holding Bitcoin (BTC) or stablecoins – two safer options during a sharp market correction.
Why is more than 93% of the world's population still on the sidelines?
Most of those who have not invested in crypto said they prefer traditional channels such as stocks or real estate – if they have the financial means. However, half of them are not even able to invest, because they are struggling to make ends meet and depend on monthly salaries.
In addition, the complexity of blockchain technology, the risk of fraud, and the lack of digital financial knowledge make many people reluctant to approach crypto. The lack of transparency, along with a series of “Rug Pull” and “pump-dumps” have damaged public confidence in this market.
Crypto Still Has Potential – But Change Needs to Go Further
InnerDevCrypto concludes that crypto still has a lot of growth potential, but to reach the majority of the world's population, the industry must clean itself up – reduce fraud, make operations transparent, and create more practical value in life.
