The crypto market is now worth more than Apple and Microsoft combined: How far will it go?

Already in 2021 the The total sum of the crypto market exceeded the sum of 3 trillion dollarsWith that amount, you already know put it on par with the value of companies Apple and Microsoft together, surpassing them todayThis fact is much more than anecdotal, as it means that cryptocurrencies are capable of surpassing technology companies. This is curious, given that cryptocurrencies rely on computer manufacturing companies. 

The Cryptocurrencies should be considered as new players in global markets.. President Donald Trump, in his second administration, has already declared his intention to forge a cryptocurrency reserve for the US. Another interesting fact is that the Bitcoin surpasses the $100 barrier for the first time in December 2024, although it then falls by 30% at the beginning of 2025. 

However, BTC is considered to have already demonstrated that it can reach very high trading margins. Therefore, it is believed that it will be a cryptocurrency destined for very long-term investments. It is an example that cryptocurrencies are capable of increase its value exponentially.

The crypto market is growing and outperforming other wealth-generating activities.

Although the crypto market hasn't even been around for two decades, its growth has been staggering. In less than In two decades, it has already surpassed the capital of the two largest computer companies on the planet: Microsoft and Apple.Could cryptocurrencies become the largest and most powerful market in the future? This question is already being asked with repeated concern.

To give you an idea, it is estimated that the crypto market is growing by 0,95% weekly. This implies a Monthly growth (approximate) of 3,8%, with an estimate of one 45,6% per yearA very large increase! However, there is a paradox in the cryptocurrency market. We explain it below:

• If the Cryptocurrencies are on the rise, but those who own them tend not to sell them.These price increases are incremental, rising day after day, resulting in a slowdown in market momentum.
• Instead, When cryptocurrencies drop in price, they are usually sold massivelyMany crypto investors prefer to sell their digital assets, creating overselling and boosting the market.

The paradox is that the The crypto market is most dynamic when it is down. But this dynamic is very fast, causing cryptocurrencies to change hands. This makes the market Earn in activity, with the generation of constant commissions that are added to the total capital. But, there is another detail related to the blockchain system: the process of “halving”. Every so often, crypto mining halves the cryptocurrency generation capacity, reducing supply and causing a price increase. 

What are the prospects for the cryptocurrency market?

There are pessimistic and optimistic scenarios. The most recent example is the 30% drop in BTC by early 2025, which has generated speculation about the “death" or "fall without recovery"of Bitcoin. Others remain optimistic and say that the BTC has only had a partial decline, but its price will then rise uncontrollably. Overall, many factors predict growth in crypto activity. 

• El Crypto market moves geographicallyCryptocurrencies are widely used for international transactions, as they don't require fiat currency conversions and are quick to process. Therefore, some countries, such as those in Southeast Asia and Latin America, are adopting cryptocurrencies.
• Not all cryptocurrencies are created equal. Just as there is Bitcoin or Ethereum (which are currencies with volatile prices), there are also stablecoinsThe latter maintain a stable price, anchored to a reserve of assets (fiat money, precious metals, etc.). Since their price remains unchanged, they are widely used and are the bridge between real assets and digital assets. It is believed that stablecoins will increase in the coming years.
• On payments to freelancers, as well as digital services between countries, are being paying in cryptoThese payments are increasing the use of the digital asset market year after year.
• Un A big step for cryptocurrencies has been their acceptance in the banking system.This is what happened with the XRP token, which operates without a blockchain and allows the currency to be integrated into banking transactions. The union of cryptocurrencies with banking is significantly boosting the crypto market.
• Another factor influencing the growth of the international cryptocurrency market is the traders' businessThese players play with the rise and fall of digital currency values, trading cryptocurrencies and generating capital through buying and selling fees.
• Cryptocurrencies have been heavily dependent on supply and demand, but other factors are also at play. There is already a dependence between the cryptos, traders' businesses, exchanges, software design (such as crypto wallets), or exchange platformsThat is, cryptocurrencies have created an ecosystem that depends on them, which also expands the spectrum of economic activities.

A market so increasingly intertwined with other activities, promises stay. That is, it's unlikely to disappear. Another consideration is how large this market could become. In 2021, This growth was 50% and in 2022 it was 48%.This rate of increase slowed in later years, but remains at least 40%, which is very high. It is suspected that over time, the cryptocurrencies may surpass the capital of international banking activity (between the years 2040 and 2050). That is why banks have preferred to incorporate cryptocurrencies among their services, since it is better ally with this market than compete against it.