Crypto Industry on Track for Major Adoption Shift, Experts Predict 5 Billion Users

Industry insiders believe the cryptocurrency industry may be poised for a dramatic shift towards mainstream adoption, with an estimated 5 billion users expected within the next decade. A December report by Crypto.com highlights that 659 million people held crypto assets at year-end 2025. This projection aligns with Thomas Prévot’s assertion, who believes we are on the cusp of a full-scale mainstream adoption wave, potentially reaching 5 billion users within the next decade. Prévot suggests this shift is merely one growth cycle away from becoming ubiquitously accepted as an alternative payment method like credit cards.