Finbold's research showed that an average of 154 new Bitcoin wallets holding over $1 million were created daily in last year's crypto boom.
Political events, including Donald Trump's re-election, reportedly added 11,000 new Bitcoin millionaire wallets.
The meteoric rise of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024 didn’t just
break price records; it also minted new millionaires at an astonishing rate.
With the cryptocurrency surpassing the $100,000 mark in December, an average of
154 wallets holding over $1 million in BTC were created daily, Finbold
reported.
Bitcoin’s journey in 2024 was defined by significant
milestones. Starting the year with momentum from late 2023, BTC first shattered
the $73,000 all-time high (ATH) by mid-year before surpassing $100,000 in
December.
This surge not only rewarded early adopters but also
brought the total number of millionaire addresses to over 153,000, an
impressive 58.21% increase from the previous year, according to data from
BitInfoCharts.
According to the research, by the end of 2024,
approximately 56,325 new Bitcoin wallets held assets worth over $1 million.
This included 48,738 addresses valued between $1 million and $10 million,
alongside 7,587 addresses exceeding $10 million.
Source: Finbold
New Bitcoin Wallets
However, the overall increase in Bitcoin-holding
addresses was more moderate, reportedly growing by 12%, adding nearly 10
million new wallets across all value tiers.
The largest growth occurred among mid-tier holders,
with wallets holding $100 to $999.99, increasing by 3.3 million. Similarly,
addresses holding $1,000 to $9,999.99 rose by 2.6 million. These figures highlight
the growing participation of retail investors alongside high-net-worth
individuals.
Interestingly, 2024’s millionaire wallet growth lagged
behind 2023, which saw nearly 70,000 such wallets added, a 22% higher increase.
This discrepancy highlighted 2023’s stronger relative price gains and investor
enthusiasm as BTC rallied 153% that year, compared to 121% in 2024.
The rise in Bitcoin millionaire wallets doesn’t equate
directly to new individuals entering the market. Factors such as shared
wallets, multi-address holdings, and alternative investment strategies diluted
the effect of BTC’s rally.
Bitcoin Distribution, Source: BitInfoCharts
The approval of multiple spot Bitcoin exchange-traded
funds (ETFs) in early 2024 offered institutional and retail investors new ways
to gain exposure without holding BTC directly.
Factors Driving Growth
Besides this, Donald Trump’s re-election in November,
which reportedly added 11,000 new Bitcoin millionaire wallets, spurred optimism
for a blockchain-friendly policy environment.
Meanwhile, vibrant activity in altcoin and meme coin
markets may have siphoned off some potential Bitcoin investors. Many traders
pursued smaller, high-growth cryptocurrencies, limiting Bitcoin’s new address
growth despite its record-breaking performance.
With Bitcoin achieving unprecedented highs and a new
wave of adoption, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for the cryptocurrency.
Whether BTC maintains its dominant position or faces intensified competition
from altcoins, its 2024 performance has solidified its role as a key asset in
the global financial landscape.
The meteoric rise of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024 didn’t just
break price records; it also minted new millionaires at an astonishing rate.
With the cryptocurrency surpassing the $100,000 mark in December, an average of
154 wallets holding over $1 million in BTC were created daily, Finbold
reported.
Bitcoin’s journey in 2024 was defined by significant
milestones. Starting the year with momentum from late 2023, BTC first shattered
the $73,000 all-time high (ATH) by mid-year before surpassing $100,000 in
December.
This surge not only rewarded early adopters but also
brought the total number of millionaire addresses to over 153,000, an
impressive 58.21% increase from the previous year, according to data from
BitInfoCharts.
According to the research, by the end of 2024,
approximately 56,325 new Bitcoin wallets held assets worth over $1 million.
This included 48,738 addresses valued between $1 million and $10 million,
alongside 7,587 addresses exceeding $10 million.
Source: Finbold
New Bitcoin Wallets
However, the overall increase in Bitcoin-holding
addresses was more moderate, reportedly growing by 12%, adding nearly 10
million new wallets across all value tiers.
The largest growth occurred among mid-tier holders,
with wallets holding $100 to $999.99, increasing by 3.3 million. Similarly,
addresses holding $1,000 to $9,999.99 rose by 2.6 million. These figures highlight
the growing participation of retail investors alongside high-net-worth
individuals.
Interestingly, 2024’s millionaire wallet growth lagged
behind 2023, which saw nearly 70,000 such wallets added, a 22% higher increase.
This discrepancy highlighted 2023’s stronger relative price gains and investor
enthusiasm as BTC rallied 153% that year, compared to 121% in 2024.
The rise in Bitcoin millionaire wallets doesn’t equate
directly to new individuals entering the market. Factors such as shared
wallets, multi-address holdings, and alternative investment strategies diluted
the effect of BTC’s rally.
Bitcoin Distribution, Source: BitInfoCharts
The approval of multiple spot Bitcoin exchange-traded
funds (ETFs) in early 2024 offered institutional and retail investors new ways
to gain exposure without holding BTC directly.
Factors Driving Growth
Besides this, Donald Trump’s re-election in November,
which reportedly added 11,000 new Bitcoin millionaire wallets, spurred optimism
for a blockchain-friendly policy environment.
Meanwhile, vibrant activity in altcoin and meme coin
markets may have siphoned off some potential Bitcoin investors. Many traders
pursued smaller, high-growth cryptocurrencies, limiting Bitcoin’s new address
growth despite its record-breaking performance.
With Bitcoin achieving unprecedented highs and a new
wave of adoption, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for the cryptocurrency.
Whether BTC maintains its dominant position or faces intensified competition
from altcoins, its 2024 performance has solidified its role as a key asset in
the global financial landscape.
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Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
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