Bitcoin Trading Volume Soars 118% to $19 Trillion, Eclipsing Silver’s Market Cap

Moving mountains of money: How Bitcoin's network processed record-breaking value transfers in 2024

  • Bitcoin network processed $19 trillion in transactions during 2024, marking a 118% increase from 2023.
  • Market capitalization reached $1.9 trillion, surpassing silver’s $1.6 trillion valuation.
  • Transaction volume reversed a two-year decline since the 2021 peak of $47 trillion.
  • Bitcoin Price achieved a new record of $108,000 in 2024.
  • U.S. spot ETF approval and halving event marked significant developments in 2024.

Bitcoin Network Activity Surges as Transaction Volume More Than Doubles in 2024

Bitcoin’s network activity demonstrated remarkable growth in 2024, processing $19 trillion in transactions and achieving unprecedented market valuation milestones. The surge represents a decisive shift from previous years’ declining trends.

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Transaction Volume Recovery

The Bitcoin network’s transaction volume increased by 118% in 2024, reaching $19 trillion compared to $8.7 trillion in 2023. Riot Platforms’ vice president of research Pierre Rochard reported this uptick marks the end of a declining trend that began after the network’s peak activity of $47 trillion in 2021.

Market Valuation Milestones

Bitcoin’s market capitalization reached $1.9 trillion in 2024, exceeding silver’s $1.6 trillion valuation. This achievement coincided with several significant developments:

  • Introduction of the first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF
  • Completion of the fourth Bitcoin halving event in April 2024
  • New price record of $108,000

The increased transaction volume suggests growing adoption of Bitcoin as a settlement layer for financial transactions. The network’s ability to process higher transaction values demonstrates its maturing infrastructure and rising institutional participation in the cryptocurrency market.

The combination of regulatory developments, technical upgrades, and increased market value positions Bitcoin’s network as a significant player in global financial infrastructure, comparable to traditional asset classes in terms of market size and transaction capacity.

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