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Cryptocurrency Spending Skyrockets Amidst Historic 2024 Bitcoin Bull Run, BitPay Report Reveals

The report finds a synchronized rise in expenditure across various industries, underscoring the close relationship between crypto valuations and consumer purchasing power.
Arun ShakyawarBy Arun ShakyawarMay 2, 2024Updated:May 2, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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Cryptocurrency Spending Skyrockets Amidst Historic 2024 Bitcoin Bull Run, BitPay Report Reveals
Cryptocurrency Spending Skyrockets Amidst Historic 2024 Bitcoin Bull Run, BitPay Report Reveals
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In the wake of the unprecedented Bitcoin bull run of 2024, BitPay, the global leader in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, has unveiled its new report shedding light on the surge in crypto spending during this epoch-making period.

The “2024 BitPay Spending Report” provides a comprehensive analysis of cryptocurrency expenditure dynamics throughout the historic Bitcoin surge, illuminating key trends and insights shaping the crypto economy.

One of the report’s standout revelations is the staggering 20% surge in crypto payments from January to March 2024. This surge coincided with a pivotal moment in BTC prices, underscoring the symbiotic relationship between cryptocurrency valuations and consumer spending habits.

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Delving deeper, the report highlights how spending trends mirrored the meteoric rise of BTC and other cryptocurrencies. As digital asset prices soared, so did consumer expenditure across a myriad of industries. Notably, sectors such as Cars, Boats, and Luxury Vehicles witnessed a remarkable 56% uptick, while Philanthropy/Non-Profit Donations experienced an unprecedented surge of 324%.

Moreover, the data unveiled a remarkable diversification in spending patterns, with increased crypto consumer expenditure spanning across various sectors, including Luxury Goods & Jewelry, Gold & Precious Metals, and Electronics, which saw spikes of 39%, 205%, and 64%, respectively.

Despite the proliferation of alternative cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin maintained its hegemony, representing over 50% of sales volume by the end of March 2024. However, currencies like USDT, LTC, USDC, and ETH emerged as formidable contributors to crypto payment sales, signaling a broader adoption of diverse digital assets in mainstream commerce.

An intriguing revelation from the report is the transformative role of cryptocurrency gains in debt settlement. BitPay Bill Pay customer data indicated that crypto windfalls were increasingly utilized to alleviate debts, with credit card payments constituting a staggering 85% of transactions, averaging $1,200 per payment.

Furthermore, the report underscores the growing popularity of crypto-powered gift cards as a versatile alternative for online and in-store purchases. By March 2024, crypto spenders were increasingly leveraging their gains to procure gift cards, reflecting a shift towards more flexible spending options beyond direct merchant transactions or bill settlements.

Commenting on the findings, BitPay CMO Bill Zielke emphasized the evolution of cryptocurrency from a speculative asset to an integral component of everyday commerce. With an expanding roster of merchants embracing crypto payments, consumers now have unprecedented avenues to utilize their digital assets for day-to-day transactions.

These robust spending trends observed in early 2024 preceded the recent Bitcoin halving, historically known to catalyze positive momentum in crypto markets, thereby potentially fuelling further spending spree in the foreseeable future.

Read Also: MicroStrategy Continues Its Bold Bitcoin Strategy Despite Posting Substantial Loss in Q1 2024

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Arun Shakyawar is a Tech writer based out of Los Angeles. He holds an Engineering degree in Electronics and communications, and an MBA in marketing. He specializes in TMT. Before writing full-time, Arun worked as a management consultant with leading consulting firms. As a consultant he developed interest in blockchain technology, and now actively tracks blockchain and digital asset markets. Arun can be reached at arun@alexablockchain.com.

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