Bitcoin Adoption Could Be Driven by AI and Payments, Survey Suggests for 2025

Key Points

1. Payments are becoming a significant onchain activity, with 34% of participants engaging in crypto payments, marking a shift from speculative use to tangible value.

2. Stablecoins are gaining popularity, owned by 38% of participants, surpassing Solana's 37% ownership, particularly among younger users aged 18 to 34.

3. Bitcoin and Ether remain dominant in crypto asset ownership, with 63% and 48% of participants holding them, respectively.

4. Reown CEO Jess Houlgrave highlights that payments provide tangible value through automation and faster onboarding processes, positioning crypto for broader adoption.

5. The survey indicates a focus on multichain user experience and real-world use cases to drive sustainable growth in the crypto sector.