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Key Findings
In 2024, the DeFi sector is projected to record a 47.5% revenue increase to $26.15 billion. Between 2023 and 2027, DeFi market revenue is projected to rise to $18.28 billion, representing a 103% increase. The DeFi user base in the USA will increase by 95%, from 8,673,000 in 2023 to a whopping 16,920,000 in 2027. Revenue in the DeFi market is projected to reach $26.15 billion in 2023 and $36.02 billion by 2027.
Introduction to DeFi
Decentralized finance (DeFi) has been around for quite some time, allowing everyone to execute direct peer-to-peer trades with each other and giving users control over their finances, bypassing the traditional banking system altogether.
Financial Upheaval and Market Trends
2021 was the year DeFi went from underground to mainstream, shattering records left and right, with wallets ballooning and the DeFi Pulse Index skyrocketing by 154%. The DeFi market is expected to become a $18.28 billion financial ecosystem by 2027.
DeFi Revenue Projections
The latest figures from Statista show that the DeFi market revenue will continue to see significant and steady increase year after year for the foreseeable future. By 2028, the revenue is projected to reach $37 billion, with an annual growth rate of 9.07% (CAGR 2024-2028).
Growth Factors and Predictions
- Ongoing development of new DeFi use cases and applications
- Increasing adoption of crypto by mainstream investors
- Continued emergence of new DeFi platforms and protocols
User Base Expansion
The DeFi user increase will be seen globally – but not equally. The top 5 countries leading the race by 2027 will be the USA, the UK, Russia, Germany, and Canada, respectively.
USA Dominance and Global User Projections
From a global comparison perspective, the USA is projected to double its 2023 DeFi user base, rising from 8,673,000 in 2023 to 16,920,000 in 2027 – a 95% increase.
Challenges and Concerns
Between 2023 and 2027, the DeFi market is expected to face challenges due to regulatory uncertainty and security concerns. However, analysts expect clear skies ahead for DeFi, given the continuing growth in the industry and the upcoming Bitcoin halving.
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