Ethereum's price history suggests that that crypto was worth significantly less in 2022 than during late 2021, although nowhere near the lowest price recorded. Much like Bitcoin (BTC), the price of ETH went up in 2021 but for different reasons altogether: Ethereum, for instance, hit the news when a digital art piece was sold as the world’s most expensive NFT for over 38,000 ETH - or 69.3 million U.S. dollars. Unlike Bitcoin - of which the price growth was fueled by the IPO of the U.S.’ biggest crypto trader Coinbase - the rally on Ethereum came from technological developments that caused much excitement among traders. First, the so-called “Berlin update” rolled out on the Ethereum network in April 2021, an update which would eventually lead to the Ethereum Merge in 2022 and reduced ETH gas prices - or reduced transaction fees. The collapse of FTX in late 2022, however, changed much for the cryptocurrency. As of May 4, 2025, Ethereum was worth 1,808.59 U.S. dollars - significantly less than the 4,400 U.S. dollars by the end of 2021. Ethereum’s future and the DeFi industry Price developments on Ethereum are difficult to predict, but cannot be seen without the world of DeFi - or Decentralized Finance. This industry used technology to remove intermediaries between parties in a financial transaction. One example includes crypto wallets such as Coinbase Wallet that grew in popularity recently, with other examples including smart contractor Uniswap, Maker (responsible for stablecoin DAI), moneylender Dharma and market protocol Compound. Ethereum’s future developments are tied with this industry: Unlike Bitcoin and Ripple, Ethereum is technically not a currency but an open-source software platform for blockchain applications - with Ether being the cryptocurrency that is used inside the Ethereum network. Essentially, Ethereum facilitates DeFi - meaning that if DeFi does well, so does Ethereum. NFTs: the most well-known application of Ethereum NFTs or non-fungible tokens grew nearly ten-fold between 2018 and 2020, as can be seen in the market cap of NFTs worldwide. These digital blockchain assets can essentially function as a unique code connected to a digital file, allowing to distinguish the original file from any potential copies. This application is especially prominent in crypto art, although there are other applications: gaming, sports and collectibles are other segments where NFT sales occur.
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Ethereum a decentralized, open-source blockchain featuring smart contract functionality was proposed in 2013 by programmer Vitalik Buterin. Development was crowdfunded in 2014, and the network went live on 30 July 2015, with 72 million coins premined.
Some interesting facts about Ethereum(ETH): - Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the platform. It is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, after Bitcoin. Ethereum is the most actively used blockchain. - Some of the world’s leading corporations joined the EEA(Ethereum Alliance, is a collaboration of many block start-ups) and supported “further development.” Some of the most famous companies are Samsung SDS, Toyota Research Institute, Banco Santander, Microsoft, J.P.Morgan, Merck GaA, Intel, Deloitte, DTCC, ING, Accenture, Consensys, Bank of Canada, and BNY Mellon.
The dataset consists of ETH prices from March-2016 to the current date(1830days) and the dataset will be updated on a weekly basis.
The data totally consists of 1813 records(1813 days) with 7 columns. The description of the features is given below
| No |Columns | Descriptions | | -- | -- | -- | | 1 | Date | Date of the ETH prices | | 2 | Price | Prices of ETH(dollars) | | 3 | Open | Opening price of ETH on the respective date(Dollars) | | 4 | High | Highest price of ETH on the respective date(Dollars) | | 5 | Low | Lowest price of ETH on the respective date(Dollars) | | 6 | Vol. | Volume of ETH on the respective date(Dollars). | | 7 | Change % | Percentage of Change in ETH prices on the respective date | |
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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have captured the imagination of technologists, financiers, and economists. Digital currencies are only one application of the underlying blockchain technology. Like its predecessor, Bitcoin, the Ethereum blockchain can be described as an immutable distributed ledger. However, creator Vitalik Buterin also extended the set of capabilities by including a virtual machine that can execute arbitrary code stored on the blockchain as smart contracts.
Both Bitcoin and Ethereum are essentially OLTP databases, and provide little in the way of OLAP (analytics) functionality. However the Ethereum dataset is notably distinct from the Bitcoin dataset:
The Ethereum blockchain has as its primary unit of value Ether, while the Bitcoin blockchain has Bitcoin. However, the majority of value transfer on the Ethereum blockchain is composed of so-called tokens. Tokens are created and managed by smart contracts.
Ether value transfers are precise and direct, resembling accounting ledger debits and credits. This is in contrast to the Bitcoin value transfer mechanism, for which it can be difficult to determine the balance of a given wallet address.
Addresses can be not only wallets that hold balances, but can also contain smart contract bytecode that allows the programmatic creation of agreements and automatic triggering of their execution. An aggregate of coordinated smart contracts could be used to build a decentralized autonomous organization.
The Ethereum blockchain data are now available for exploration with BigQuery. All historical data are in the ethereum_blockchain dataset
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Our hope is that by making the data on public blockchain systems more readily available it promotes technological innovation and increases societal benefits.
You can use the BigQuery Python client library to query tables in this dataset in Kernels. Note that methods available in Kernels are limited to querying data. Tables are at bigquery-public-data.crypto_ethereum.[TABLENAME]
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Analysis of ‘Ethereum Data’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://www.kaggle.com/varpit94/ethereum-data on 28 January 2022.
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Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain with smart contract functionality. Ether (ETH or Ξ) is the native cryptocurrency of the platform. After Bitcoin, it is the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Ethereum is the most actively used blockchain. Ethereum was proposed in 2013 by programmer Vitalik Buterin.
This dataset provides the history of daily prices of Ethereum. The data starts from 07-Aug-2015. All the column descriptions are provided. Currency is USD.
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Cryptocurrency historical datasets from January 2012 (if available) to October 2021 were obtained and integrated from various sources and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) including Yahoo Finance, Cryptodownload, CoinMarketCap, various Kaggle datasets, and multiple APIs. While these datasets used various formats of time (e.g., minutes, hours, days), in order to integrate the datasets days format was used for in this research study. The integrated cryptocurrency historical datasets for 80 cryptocurrencies including but not limited to Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA), Tether (USDT), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), USD Coin (USDC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Tron (TRX), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), EOS (EOS), Cosmos (ATOM), Stellar (XLM), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Uniswap (UNI), Terra (LUNA), SHIBA INU (SHIB), and 60 more cryptocurrencies were uploaded in this online Mendeley data repository. Although the primary attribute of including the mentioned cryptocurrencies was the Market Capitalization, a subject matter expert i.e., a professional trader has also guided the initial selection of the cryptocurrencies by analyzing various indicators such as Relative Strength Index (RSI), Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD), MYC Signals, Bollinger Bands, Fibonacci Retracement, Stochastic Oscillator and Ichimoku Cloud. The primary features of this dataset that were used as the decision-making criteria of the CLUS-MCDA II approach are Timestamps, Open, High, Low, Closed, Volume (Currency), % Change (7 days and 24 hours), Market Cap and Weighted Price values. The available excel and CSV files in this data set are just part of the integrated data and other databases, datasets and API References that was used in this study are as follows: [1] https://finance.yahoo.com/ [2] https://coinmarketcap.com/historical/ [3] https://cryptodatadownload.com/ [4] https://kaggle.com/philmohun/cryptocurrency-financial-data [5] https://kaggle.com/deepshah16/meme-cryptocurrency-historical-data [6] https://kaggle.com/sudalairajkumar/cryptocurrencypricehistory [7] https://min-api.cryptocompare.com/data/price?fsym=BTC&tsyms=USD [8] https://min-api.cryptocompare.com/ [9] https://p.nomics.com/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-api [10] https://www.coinapi.io/ [11] https://www.coingecko.com/en/api [12] https://cryptowat.ch/ [13] https://www.alphavantage.co/ This dataset is part of the CLUS-MCDA (Cluster analysis for improving Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis) and CLUS-MCDAII Project: https://aimaghsoodi.github.io/CLUSMCDA-R-Package/ https://github.com/Aimaghsoodi/CLUS-MCDA-II https://github.com/azadkavian/CLUS-MCDA
Ethereum, Solana, and Tron together made up a large majority of the DeFi industry's total value locked (TVL) in 2025. TVL is the closest metric within the DeFi world to an overall market size. The volatile nature of developments in this new market can also be seen in the transaction volume of NFT for various segments. As Ethereum is the main blockchain powering transactions for decentralized finance, price developments of this particular cryptocurrency can have a big impact on DeFi: On September 10, 2021, Ethereum's TVL decreased by over ** billion U.S. dollars due to an overnight price drop.
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The Cryptocurrency Prices dataset includes prices and market capitalization data for popular cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple. The data covers daily prices and market capitalization from the inception of each cryptocurrency up to the present day.
The dataset is well-suited for exploratory data analysis, time series analysis, and predictive modeling tasks related to cryptocurrencies. It can be used to examine historical price trends, correlations between different cryptocurrencies, and the overall market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market. Additionally, the data can be used to build models that predict future prices or market capitalization> of specific cryptocurrencies.
Each row of the dataset represents a single day of trading for a particular cryptocurrency. The columns of the dataset include the following:
The dataset includes data for multiple cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and many others. Each cryptocurrency has its own set of data columns in the dataset.
This dataset can be helpful for data analysts, data scientists, traders, investors, and anyone interested in exploring the cryptocurrency market. It is intended to facilitate research and analysis of the market and the underlying factors affecting various cryptocurrency prices and market capitalization.
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The dataset used in this research is a historical record of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin’s daily trading activity, containing essential financial metrics for each date. This sample includes the following columns: Date: The specific day of each recorded entry, showing a continuous timeline. Open: The price of currencies at the start of the trading day. High: The highest price of currencies reached during the day. Low: The lowest price of currencies traded throughout the day. Close: The closing price of the currencies at the end of the trading day. Volume: The total trading volume, indicating the number of currencies traded that day in units. Market Cap: The total market capitalization of currencies, calculated as the total supply multiplied by the closing price.
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This dataset supports the research article titled "A Hybrid SVR-Based Framework for Cryptocurrency Price Forecasting and Strategy Backtesting". It includes historical price data, technical indicator features, and visualization-ready data used in the study for four major cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC).
The dataset consists of:
Raw historical price data (CSV/Excel)
Technical indicators used as input features for SVR modeling (e.g., MA, RSI, KD, MACD, Bollinger Bands, etc.)
Data behind charts in the manuscript (e.g., predicted vs. actual prices, strategy-specific outputs)
All data are provided in CSV format with accompanying documentation for reproducibility. This repository is meant to ensure transparency, facilitate replication, and encourage future research based on SVR and crypto trading strategies.
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The cryptocurrency market, valued at $44.29 billion in 2025, is projected to experience robust growth, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.77% from 2025 to 2033. This expansion is driven by several key factors. Increasing institutional adoption, fueled by the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies as an asset class and the development of sophisticated financial instruments like Bitcoin ETFs, is significantly impacting market growth. Furthermore, technological advancements, including the rise of layer-2 scaling solutions and improvements in blockchain technology, are enhancing transaction speeds and reducing costs, making cryptocurrencies more accessible and user-friendly. The expanding DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystem, offering innovative financial services beyond traditional banking, also contributes substantially to market growth. Regulatory clarity, while still evolving, is expected to further encourage institutional investment and consumer confidence, fostering market expansion. Despite the positive outlook, the cryptocurrency market faces challenges. Price volatility remains a significant concern for investors, potentially deterring some from entering the market. Regulatory uncertainty in various jurisdictions creates an unpredictable operating environment for businesses and investors. The environmental impact of energy-intensive proof-of-work consensus mechanisms used by some cryptocurrencies is another factor that requires attention. Security concerns, including the risk of hacking and scams, continue to pose a threat to market confidence and require ongoing vigilance from both users and exchanges. Despite these constraints, the long-term prospects for the cryptocurrency market remain positive, driven by underlying technological innovation and growing global adoption. The market's segmentation, encompassing various cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, etc.) and geographically diverse regions, presents opportunities for targeted investment and market penetration. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of the global cryptocurrency market, covering its evolution from 2019 to 2033. With a focus on key players like Coinbase, Binance, and Gemini, the report delves into market trends, growth drivers, challenges, and future projections. We analyze the market capitalization of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple, exploring regional variations and the impact of regulatory changes. The study period encompasses the historical period (2019-2024), the base year (2025), and the forecast period (2025-2033), offering a complete picture of this dynamic market. This report is essential for investors, businesses, and anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of the cryptocurrency landscape. Recent developments include: December 2023: Bitfinex Securities Ltd. secured USD 5.2 million in USDT by leveraging its tokenized bond ALT2612. The fundraising initiative was made possible through the assistance of ALTERNATIVE, a securitization fund based in Luxembourg and managed by Mikro Kapita, a renowned microfinancing company., October 2023: Quantstamp, a renowned player in web3 security, has unveiled DeFi Protection, an innovative security solution that compensates users for their DeFi losses. DeFi Protection is a cutting-edge product that thoroughly examines the security of smart contracts, promptly notifies users about potential risks, and ensures round-the-clock assistance from skilled security auditors. Significantly, this remarkable offering includes a guarantee program that promises to reimburse DeFi Protection customers for any financial setbacks resulting from a lapse in Quantstamp's security services.. Key drivers for this market are: Rising Demand for Operational Efficiency and Transparency in Financial Payment Systems, Increasing Demand for Remittances in Developing Countries. Potential restraints include: Rising Demand for Operational Efficiency and Transparency in Financial Payment Systems, Increasing Demand for Remittances in Developing Countries. Notable trends are: Increasing Adoption of Digital Assets is Expected to Drive the Growth of this Market.
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Explore the dynamic price factors of dimethyl ether, a versatile chemical used in industries. Understand how production costs, crude oil fluctuations, and global economic conditions impact its market value, and get insights into regional price variations and emerging trends.
Prices of ASIC machines used to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum grew by roughly ten percent each week in 2021. Mining firms such as Riot Blockchain, Core Scientific and Marathon Patent Group bought several tens of thousands of machines each over the course of 2020, which led Bitmain - a Chinese manufacturer of Bitcoin ASIC equipment - to sell out through August 2021. As Bitcoin prices grew in 2021, the also increasing demand for mining equipment along with the already-existing shortage on the market led to a significant price increase on ASIC mining rigs.
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According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate - PGMEA market size will be USD 986.6 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.20% from 2024 to 2031.
North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 394.64 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 295.98 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 226.92 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 49.33 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 19.73 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2024 to 2031.
In PGMEA, electronics has the largest market share in 2023.
Market Dynamics of Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate - PGMEA Market
Key Drivers for Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate - PGMEA Market
Increasing demand from the automotive industry
Rising demand from the automotive sector is one of the major pressures for driving the market of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate. Propylene glycol methyl ether acetate has high usage in automotive paints and coatings because of its highly efficient evaporation rate and low toxicity. The automotive industry started demanding coatings and paints with a superior quality as the sector began to extend its global reach. PGMEA is a blend of effective, high functionality solvents that the automotive industry is currently demanding on a large scale, and that makes it set to increase the graph for PGMEA manufacturers. The applicability of PGMEA in automotive for a multitude of applications has placed it majorly as the main driver propelling the growth trajectory of the market, which could be visible prominently.
Growing usage in the electronics sector
The increasing use of Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate (PGMEA) in the electronic sector is a another major growth enabler for the market. PGMEA is a solvent extensively used as the major component in the electronics industry for making semiconductors, cleaning agents, and solvents for cleaning electronic components. These high-grade solvents will see high demand owing to greater consumption by users in electronic devices and with technology improvements inducing innovations in the electronic sector. The properties of PGMEA, such as its efficiency in bonding electronic components and its compatibility with the use of delicate materials, would make it the chosen solvent in the electronics manufacturing subsector. This growing use in the electronics sector plays a big part in the expansion and growth of the PGMEA market.
Restraint Factor for the Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate - PGMEA Market
Fluctuating raw material prices
Fluctuating raw material prices restrain the market growth of propylene glycol methyl ether acetate. The variation in the prices of the raw materials used to produce PGMEA directly influences the overall production cost of the manufacturers. Unstable raw material prices results in unstable production costs since there is always a change in the profit margin and pricing strategies. As a result, the cost may not be efficiently manageable by manufacturers, and the product prices may also become very difficult to predict. Thus, this price uncertainty of raw materials may hinder the market growth by causing instability in the supply chain and reducing the competitiveness of PGMEA products in the market.
Impact of Covid-19 on the Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate - PGMEA Market
The Covid-19 pandemic was the most influential factor affecting the Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether Acetate market. Because of the lockdowns, breaks in supply chains, and reduced industrial activities, demand for PGMEA was hit. Many industries that use PGMEA, like automotive, electronics, and paints & coatings, experienced slowdowns or shutdowns, thus decreasing demand for PGMEA products. With the gradual resuming of indu...
Dimethyl Ether Market Size 2024-2028
The dimethyl ether (DME) market size is estimated to increase by USD 11.47 billion and grow at a CAGR of 16.83% between 2023 and 2028. Market expansion hinges on several factors, notably the favorable environmental impact of Dimethyl Ether (DME), its cost-effectiveness compared to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and the abundant availability of raw materials. However, challenges persist, such as the rising demand for electric vehicles in the automotive sector, which poses competition to DME as a fuel alternative. Additionally, fluctuating methanol prices impact the production costs of DME, potentially affecting market stability. Furthermore, the lower efficiency of DME compared to diesel fuels presents a significant obstacle, particularly in industries where fuel efficiency is critical. Addressing these challenges requires strategic measures, including innovative pricing strategies to mitigate cost fluctuations, and investment in research and development to enhance the efficiency of DME as a fuel option. Proactive approaches are essential to capitalize on growth opportunities while navigating the complexities of the DME market landscape.
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The market is a significant segment of the integrated gas industry, with applications ranging from transportation fuel to aerosol propellant and LPG blending. DME, also known as methoxymethane, is derived from various raw materials such as natural gas, coal, biomass, and methanol. Its unique properties, including being colorless and odorless with a low boiling point, make it an attractive alternative to traditional energy sources. The sulfur content in DME is a crucial factor, as it is essential to have no poisonous gases in its composition. This feature makes DME an ideal solvent and an excellent choice for use in the petrochemical industry. The geographical scope of the DME market includes major producers and consumers in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and the Middle East and Africa. As new energies continue to emerge, the Dimethyl Ether market is expected to grow, with potential applications in LNG and other downstream industries. The versatility and environmental benefits of DME make it a promising alternative to traditional fossil fuels, positioning it as a key player in the global energy market.
Key Market Driver
The abundant availability of raw materials is the key factor driving the growth of the global market. The industry has gained significant traction as a clean and eco-friendly fuel alternative. Also known as Methoxymethane, DME is derived from various raw materials such as Natural Gas, Coal, and Biomass. This colorless and odorless gas with a low boiling point is used as a transportation fuel, aerosol propellant, and LPG blending agent in the downstream sector. DME's clean burning property and lack of poisonous gases make it an attractive option for integrated gas companies and new energies.
Moreover, in the petrochemical industry, DME is used as a solvent and for pressure and storage purposes. With its low sulfur content and competitive market, DME is increasingly being adopted to reduce hazardous emissions and environmental pollution in the automotive industry and vehicle sectors. Additionally, DME plays a role in enhanced oil recovery and power generation. Geographically, DME is used as an energy source in various regions, with growing demand driven by environmental regulations and the need to broaden the energy mix and decrease dependency on diesel and LNG. Therefore, the raw materials needed for producing DME are easily available, which drives the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
Significant Market Trends
Increasing adoption in emerging economies is the primary trend in the global market growth. The industry is experiencing significant growth in emerging economies such as India, Indonesia, Brazil, and China. DME, also known as Methoxymethane, is derived from various raw materials including Natural Gas, Coal, and Biomass. It is a versatile compound with applications as a transportation fuel, aerosol propellant, and LPG blending agent. In the downstream sector, DME is used as a solvent, pressure reducing agent, and for storage purposes. Integrated Gas and New Energies companies are investing in DME production due to its clean burning property and no poisonous gas emissions. DME is a colorless and odorless gas with a low boiling point, making it an attractive alternative to LPG for blending and reducing reliance on petrochemicals.
Moreover, geographically, the Dimethyl Ether Market is expanding in countries focusing on reducing environmental pollution and hazardous emissions from traditional energy sources. The market is competitive, with growth strategies including increasing pr
The price of Cardano was especially volatile in May 2021 and peaked again in August 2021, although figures declined by more than half since then. The third-generation cryptocurrency gained heavily during those two months due to increasing popularity of NFTs - Cardano is an alternative to Ethereum, the most-used blockchain for NFTs and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Measured in a metric called volatility, the percentage shown here reflects how much the price of Cardano in U.S. dollars changed historically over a preceding 10-day window. Changes can be either up or down, with a higher volatility reflecting that an asset is more risky, as price movements are less easy to predict and can swing in any direction.
Convenience oriented businesses were seemingly more likely to offer cryptocurrency solutions than others in early 2021. This observation is based on open-source information, tracking (mostly small) companies that either had a physical in-store ATM for cryptocurrency withdrawal, or accepted cryptocurrencies for payment when a customer visits their shop in 2021. Figures on Bitcoin ATMs are available from several outlets - with this ranking attempting to list where these crypto ATMs or in-store payments can be found. Nearly 6,000 of the companies mentioned here are found in the United States, with only three other countries having over 1,000 entries in this list.
Going big: cryptocurrency acceptance among large businesses
Many of the companies listed here are small businesses, although some entries are part of a retail or gas chain. This leads to the question of whether big companies are opening up to the use of virtual coins. In February 2021, Tesla announced it was considering accepting Bitcoin (BTC) as a direct payment method for their Model 3 car. This was a big change, as some large firms used intermediary services up until that point. These services offer solutions that convert crypto payments into U.S. dollar, which are then send to the receiving company. One example includes is Microsoft - Bitcoin payments are allowed on the Microsoft Store, which are then handled by a service called BitPay. BitPay was especially popular with prepaid or gift cards in 2020. Tesla was the first big company to openly state it might accept BTC without an intermediary, as part of its plans to own more cryptocurrency. The car manufacturer's move sparked a Bitcoin price surge in the following weeks.
Digital purchases with Ethereum: the rise of NFT
A few weeks after Tesla's announcement, the crypto world hit the news yet again: A digital artpiece called Everyday: The First 5000 Days had been sold by auction house Christie's for around 69 million U.S. dollars - the highest-valued NFT project in the world as of March 2021, and the third-highest ever sold artpiece from a living artist. Essentially, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) function as a blockchain-powered letter of authenticity which can be bought or sold using Ethereum. Several famous examples of where NFT was used include the aforementioned 69m USD auction sale, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey selling his very first tweet through NFT marketplace Valuables, and sports platform Top Shot - where basketball fans can buy and collect packs of NBA highlights. Essentially, the token serves as a unique code connected to a digital file, allowing to distinguish the original file from copies floating around on the Internet. This market is relatively young but saw its market cap grow significantly in only three years time.
According to a survey conducted in November 2022, Bitcoin was the preferred cryptocurrency among crypto owners in Singapore, with more than 31 percent of respondents indicating that they owned Bitcoin. Following closely behind, Ethereum was reported as the second most owned cryptocurrency during the same period. The survey estimated that the rate of cryptocurrency ownership in Singapore was 19 percent, slightly higher than the global average of 15 percent.
Crypto ownership and leading exchanges
Singapore is one of the leading countries in the Asia-Pacific region for cryptocurrency adoption, with one of the highest ownership rates among its residents. When Singaporeans trade their cryptocurrencies on online exchanges, the security of their assets is the most important consideration when choosing a platform. These users had several popular applications to choose from, with Crypto.com being the most widely used app in the city-state. The company, headquartered in the country, has accumulated 28.65 thousand monthly downloads as of January 2022.
User behavior
Among the primary reasons for Singaporeans to adopt cryptocurrencies are the influence of family and friends, followed by portfolio diversification. Interestingly, most Singaporeans said they primarily use cryptocurrencies to save these digital assets for future use, while 39 percent plan to use cryptocurrencies to purchase goods and services. However, the adoption of cryptocurrencies in Singapore faces some obstacles. Price volatility has emerged as the main barrier to entry, while the lack of consumer protection and regulatory frameworks also figures as an obstacle for some.
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Ethereum's price history suggests that that crypto was worth significantly less in 2022 than during late 2021, although nowhere near the lowest price recorded. Much like Bitcoin (BTC), the price of ETH went up in 2021 but for different reasons altogether: Ethereum, for instance, hit the news when a digital art piece was sold as the world’s most expensive NFT for over 38,000 ETH - or 69.3 million U.S. dollars. Unlike Bitcoin - of which the price growth was fueled by the IPO of the U.S.’ biggest crypto trader Coinbase - the rally on Ethereum came from technological developments that caused much excitement among traders. First, the so-called “Berlin update” rolled out on the Ethereum network in April 2021, an update which would eventually lead to the Ethereum Merge in 2022 and reduced ETH gas prices - or reduced transaction fees. The collapse of FTX in late 2022, however, changed much for the cryptocurrency. As of May 4, 2025, Ethereum was worth 1,808.59 U.S. dollars - significantly less than the 4,400 U.S. dollars by the end of 2021. Ethereum’s future and the DeFi industry Price developments on Ethereum are difficult to predict, but cannot be seen without the world of DeFi - or Decentralized Finance. This industry used technology to remove intermediaries between parties in a financial transaction. One example includes crypto wallets such as Coinbase Wallet that grew in popularity recently, with other examples including smart contractor Uniswap, Maker (responsible for stablecoin DAI), moneylender Dharma and market protocol Compound. Ethereum’s future developments are tied with this industry: Unlike Bitcoin and Ripple, Ethereum is technically not a currency but an open-source software platform for blockchain applications - with Ether being the cryptocurrency that is used inside the Ethereum network. Essentially, Ethereum facilitates DeFi - meaning that if DeFi does well, so does Ethereum. NFTs: the most well-known application of Ethereum NFTs or non-fungible tokens grew nearly ten-fold between 2018 and 2020, as can be seen in the market cap of NFTs worldwide. These digital blockchain assets can essentially function as a unique code connected to a digital file, allowing to distinguish the original file from any potential copies. This application is especially prominent in crypto art, although there are other applications: gaming, sports and collectibles are other segments where NFT sales occur.