--- title: "Crypto Wallet Market Share Statistics 2026: Users, Growth and Security Data" date: 2026-04-28 author: "Barry Elad" featured_image: "https://coinlaw.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/crypto-wallet-market-share-statistics.jpg" categories: - name: "Cryptocurrency" url: "/crypto.md" tags: - name: "Statistics" url: "/tag/statistics.md" --- # Crypto Wallet Market Share Statistics 2026: Users, Growth and Security Data Trust Wallet surpassed **220 million** users globally in 2025 with **35%** monthly active user market share, while MetaMask held over **30 million** monthly active users. The [crypto wallet market share](https://coinlaw.io/cryptocurrency-wallet-adoption-statistics/) has fragmented across software, hardware, and smart wallet categories. An estimated **560 million** people held cryptocurrency worldwide in 2024, representing approximately **6.8%** of the global population, according to Triple-A. The wallet ecosystem spans software hot wallets, [hardware cold storage](https://coinlaw.io/cryptocurrency-cold-wallet-statistics/), smart contract accounts, and hybrid MPC solutions. Of **400 million** global crypto users, only **30 million** practice self-custody, and a mere **10 million** do so securely, according to Ledger. The data below covers crypto wallet market share by wallet type, monthly active users across leading platforms, hardware sales figures, smart wallet deployment metrics, and [phishing loss trends](https://coinlaw.io/phishing-and-wallet-drainer-incidents-statistics/) through early this year. ## Key Takeaways - [Trust Wallet](https://coinlaw.io/trust-wallet-statistics/) reached **220 million**+ total users globally and captured **35%** monthly active user market share in 2025. - MetaMask grew to over **30 million** MAU, a **55%** surge from **19 million** in September 2023. - Ledger sold over **8 million** hardware devices and secured more than **20%** of the world’s crypto market cap. - Safe deployed **41.6 million** smart accounts and secured **$52.3 billion** in digital assets as of Q1 2025. - Crypto wallet phishing losses fell **83%** to **$83.85 million** in 2025, with victims dropping **68%** to **106,106**. - Only **10 million** of **400 million** crypto users practice secure self-custody, according to Ledger’s own research. ## Editor’s Choice - An estimated **560 million** people held cryptocurrency globally as of 2024, approximately **6.8%** of the world population. - Safe smart wallets secured **$52.3 billion** in assets as of Q1 2025, second only to Ethereum’s staking deposit contract. - Total crypto phishing losses fell to **$83.85 million** in 2025, down from nearly **$494 million** in 2024. - [Ledger](https://coinlaw.io/ledger-statistics/) has sold over **8 million** hardware wallet devices across **165** countries. - Safe reached **41.6 million** total deployed smart accounts by Q1 2025. - Trust Wallet prevented over **$191 million** from being sent to known scam addresses in 2025. ## Recent Developments - Ledger confirmed over **8 million** devices sold and zero hacks across a decade of operation (March 2026). - Safe reached **41.6 million** total smart accounts after deploying **7.1 million** new accounts in Q1 2025 alone. - Trust Wallet’s download share climbed to **35.09%** in March 2025, ranking first among mainstream cryptocurrency wallets. - EIP-7702, introduced with Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade on May 7, 2025, enabled EOA smart contract execution for batch transactions and sponsored gas. - MetaMask launched native Bitcoin integration, enabling direct BTC management for its **30 million**+ active users without wrapped tokens or bridges. ## Global Crypto Wallet Market Share by User Base - Triple-A estimated **560 million** people held crypto as of 2024, approximately **6.8%** of the world population. - Global cryptocurrency users are projected to reach **861 million** by 2025, representing an adoption rate of approximately **11%**. - The Chainalysis 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index ranked India first, followed by the United States, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Brazil. - APAC saw a **69%** year-over-year increase in on-chain value received in the 12 months ending June 2025, reaching **$2.36 trillion**. - Europe led in absolute transaction volume at **$2.6 trillion**, with North America recording **$2.2 trillion**. - Of **400 million** crypto users globally, only **30 million** practice self-custody, according to Ledger. - Latin America’s crypto transaction volume grew **63%** year over year, and Sub-Saharan Africa grew **52%**. - The gap between total crypto holders and active wallet users signals that a large portion of the market still relies on exchange-hosted custody rather than dedicated wallet applications. MetricFigureSourceGlobal crypto holders (2024)560 millionTriple-AProjected crypto users (2025)861 millionStatistaAPAC transaction volume$2.36 trillionChainalysisEurope transaction volume$2.6 trillionChainalysisNorth America transaction volume$2.2 trillionChainalysisSelf-custody users (global)30 millionLedgerSecure self-custody users10 millionLedger*Source: Triple-A, Chainalysis, Ledger* ## Software Wallet Market Share by MAU - Trust Wallet reached over **220 million** total users and **35%** monthly active user market share in 2025. - MetaMask reported over **30 million** MAU as of January 2024, a **55%** increase from **19 million** in September 2023. - Phantom reached **20 million** users by December 2025 and held **39.4%** of the [Solana](https://coinlaw.io/solana-statistics/) wallet market. - Trust Wallet supports **110**+ blockchains with **1,000**+ custom EVM chains and **32 million**+ tradable assets. - A Morning Consult survey of **1,500** US crypto owners found **76%** identified security as the primary factor influencing wallet choice. - MetaMask’s MAU figures nearly matched record highs of **31.7 million** set in January 2022. - Trust Wallet’s user count dwarfs MetaMask’s MAU figure partly because it tracks cumulative registrations against MetaMask’s active-user metric, but the download share data confirms Trust Wallet’s growing lead in new user acquisition. WalletTotal UsersMAU (Est.)Primary Chain(s)Trust Wallet220M+35% shareMulti-chain (110+)MetaMask143M+ downloads30M+Ethereum, EVMPhantom20M15-17MSolana, Ethereum, BitcoinCoinbase Wallet15M+ installs3.2MMulti-chainSolflare4M3.5MSolanaRabby4.2M installsN/AEVMArgent3.6MN/AEthereum, StarknetZerionN/A300K+Multi-chain*Source: Consensys, Trust Wallet, Phantom* ## MetaMask User Growth and Revenue - MetaMask’s monthly active users grew **55%** between September 2023 and January 2024, climbing from **19 million** to over **30 million**. - MetaMask launched native Bitcoin integration, enabling direct BTC management without wrapped tokens or bridges for over **30 million** active users. - MetaMask’s MAU nearly matched record highs of **31.7 million** monthly active users set in January 2022. - MetaMask security alerts now cover **100%** of global users across Ethereum Mainnet, Linea, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Avalanche. - Global crypto losses in 2023 totaled **$1.7 billion,** stolen, hacked, or phished, according to Consensys. - **76%** of **1,500** US crypto owners surveyed by Morning Consult identified security as the primary factor influencing wallet choice. - MetaMask’s BTC integration positions it as a cross-chain contender against Trust Wallet’s established multi-chain reach, a shift from its Ethereum-only origin. MetricFigurePeriodMAU (peak)31.7 millionJanuary 2022MAU (trough)19 millionSeptember 2023MAU (recovery)30 million+January 2024YoY MAU growth55%Sep 2023 – Jan 2024Security alert networks72024Users with default security alerts100%2024*Source: Consensys, Bitcoin Magazine* ## Trust Wallet Adoption Statistics - Trust Wallet reached over **220 million** users globally in 2025. - Revenue grew **150%** year over year, sustaining profitable operations following the company’s first 8-digit profit year in 2024. - Trust Wallet’s download share climbed to **35.09%** in March 2025, up from approximately **20%** in January 2025. - Peak swap volume hit **$390 million**+ in weekly volume with approximately **260,000**+ weekly active traders. - Stablecoin Earn TVL reached **$155 million**+. - Trust Wallet supports **110**+ blockchains with **1,000**+ custom EVM chains. - The platform recovered over **$260,000** in stolen funds and secured an additional **$370,000** through coordinated investigations with exchanges. - Trust Wallet prevented over **$191 million** from being sent to known scam addresses in 2025. ![Trust Wallet Platform Performance Metrics](https://coinlaw.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/trust-wallet-platform-performance-metrics.jpg "Trust Wallet Platform Performance Metrics") ## Phantom and Solana Wallet Ecosystem - Phantom reached **20 million** users by December 2025. - Phantom held **39.4%** of the Solana wallet market share. - Phantom’s expansion to Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon, Base, and Sui positions it as a multi-chain competitor rather than a Solana-only tool. - [Solflare](https://coinlaw.io/solflare-wallet-statistics/) serves approximately **4 million** active users as of mid-2025, making it the second-largest Solana wallet. - Backpack, built by the team behind Mad Lads and the Anchor framework, targets NFT collectors and DeFi power users with its multi-chain swap and bridge infrastructure. WalletUsersSolana Market ShareMulti-ChainPhantom20M39.4%Yes (6 chains)Solflare4M~15% (est.)Solana-focusedBackpackN/AGrowingYes*Source: Phantom, DeFi Dev Corp* ## Hardware Wallet Market Share - Ledger has sold over **8 million** hardware wallet devices with zero hacks in a decade of operation. - Trezor holds approximately **30%** global hardware wallet market share. - Trezor shipped **2.4 million** devices in 2024. - Ledger secures more than **20%** of the world’s crypto market cap. - The top 4 hardware wallet manufacturers (Ledger, Trezor, Keystone, and BitBox) hold over **60%** of the global market. - Hardware wallets remain a fraction of total wallet users. Ledger’s 8 million devices against 560 million crypto holders means approximately 1.4% of holders use the market leader’s hardware solution. Our [hardware wallet market data](https://coinlaw.io/hardware-wallet-market-statistics/) covers the broader competitive dynamics between manufacturers. ![Leading Crypto Hardware Wallet Companies by Market Share](https://coinlaw.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/leading-crypto-hardware-wallet-companies-by-market-share.jpg "Leading Crypto Hardware Wallet Companies by Market Share") > **By the numbers:** According to Ledger, the company’s hardware devices secure more than **20%** of the world’s total crypto market cap, with over **8 million** units sold to consumers across **165** countries and zero successful device hacks recorded in a decade of operation. That security track record sets Ledger apart in a market where exchange breaches remain routine. ## Ledger Sales and Security Record - Ledger offers connected devices and platforms with more than **8 million** devices sold to consumers in **165** countries and **10**+ languages. - Ledger confirmed over **8 million** devices sold and zero hacks in a decade of operation. - Ledger secures **20%** of the world’s total crypto value. - The Ledger Nano S is described as the best-selling hardware wallet of all time. - All **7 million**+ Ledger devices sold have never been hacked. MilestoneDetailTotal devices sold8 million+Countries served165Languages supported10+Crypto market cap secured20%Successful device hacksZeroBest-selling modelLedger Nano S*Source: Ledger, BusinessWire* ## Trezor Market Position and Revenue - Trezor achieved **$47.2 million** in annual revenue with **175** employees. - Revenue per employee reached **$269,500**. - Trezor holds approximately **30%** global hardware wallet market share and captures **28%** market penetration. - Trezor shipped **2.4 million** devices in 2024. - Trezor experienced a **600%** increase in sales during its record sales week. - November online sales generated **$6.6 million** for trezor.io. - The workforce grew **34%**. MetricFigurePeriodAnnual revenue$47.2 million2024Revenue per employee$269,5002024Global market share30%2024-2025Devices shipped2.4 million2024Record week sales surge600%2024November online sales$6.6 million2024Employees1752024*Source: Quantumrun, Trezor* ## Smart Wallet and Account Abstraction Growth - Over **40 million** smart accounts have been deployed across Ethereum and Layer 2 networks, with nearly **20 million** deployed in 2024 alone. - The ERC-4337 standard enabled over **100 million** UserOperations, a tenfold increase from 2023. - Industry projections anticipated over **200 million** smart accounts by late 2025. - EIP-7702, introduced with Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade on May 7, 2025, allows EOAs to temporarily execute smart contract code for batch transactions and sponsored gas. - EIP-7702 bridges the gap between traditional wallets and smart accounts by letting existing EOA holders access account abstraction features without deploying new contracts, a practical middle path that could accelerate adoption beyond the ERC-4337 growth curve. MetricFigurePeriodTotal smart accounts deployed40 million+2024-2025Smart accounts deployed (2024)~20 million2024Total UserOperations100 million+2024-2025Projected smart accounts200 million+Late 2025EIP-7702 launchMay 7, 2025Pectra upgrade*Source: Hacken, Ethereum.org* ## Safe Smart Wallet Statistics - Safe recorded **7.1 million** new smart accounts in Q1 2025, bringing the total to **41.6 million**. - Safe deployed **18.3 million** new smart accounts in 2025, with one new account created every **1.7** seconds on average. - Total value secured decreased **46.6%** to **$52.3 billion** as of Q1 2025. - Safe processed **$600 billion** in transaction volume in 2025, accounting for **43%** of the protocol’s lifetime volume. - Safe manages over **$50 billion** in assets, second only to Ethereum’s staking deposit contract. Our [self-custody wallet data](https://coinlaw.io/self-custody-wallet-statistics/) tracks broader self-custody trends that shape institutional demand for Safe’s multisig infrastructure. MetricFigurePeriodTotal smart accounts41.6 millionQ1 2025New accounts (Q1 2025)7.1 millionQ1 2025New accounts (2025 total)18.3 million2025Account creation rate1 per 1.7 seconds2025 avgTotal value secured$52.3 billionQ1 2025Transaction volume$600 billion2025Lifetime volume share43%2025*Source: Messari, Safe Global* ## Custodial vs Non-Custodial Wallet Split - Approximately **59%** of crypto users prefer non-custodial wallets, while **41%** still use custodial solutions. - Non-custodial wallets handle approximately **68%** of crypto transactions. - Hot wallets account for **78%** of wallet market share, with cold wallets at **22%**. - Of **400 million** global crypto users, only **30 million** practice self-custody, and only **10 million** do so securely. - The preference for non-custodial wallets in surveys contrasts with actual custody behavior. Many users who state a preference for self-custody still hold the majority of their assets on exchanges. Our [crypto exchange market data](https://coinlaw.io/crypto-exchange-statistics/) provides the exchange-side perspective on where users actually store their assets. ![Cryptocurrency Wallet Market Share And User Preferences](https://coinlaw.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cryptocurrency-wallet-market-share-and-user-preferences.jpg "Cryptocurrency Wallet Market Share and User Preferences") ## Crypto Wallet Security and Phishing Data - Total crypto phishing losses fell to **$83.85 million** in 2025, down **83%** year over year from nearly **$494 million** in 2024. - The number of phishing victims fell to **106,106**, down **68%** from the previous year. - The largest single phishing theft of the year totaled **$6.5 million** in September, involving a malicious Permit signature. - Permit/Permit2 signatures accounted for **3** cases totaling **$8.72 million** in losses. - EIP-7702 batch attacks accounted for **2** cases totaling **$2.54 million** in losses. - Trust Wallet prevented over **$191 million** from being sent to known scam addresses in 2025. - August was the worst month for phishing, with **$12.17 million** in losses and **15,230** victims. For deeper context on overall [crypto security data](https://coinlaw.io/cryptocurrency-security-fraud-statistics/), our security statistics track breach trends across exchanges, DeFi protocols, and wallets. MonthPhishing LossesVictimsJanuary$10.25M9,220February$5.32M7,442March$6.37M5,992April$5.29M7,565May$9.69M7,547June$2.80M5,862July$7.09M9,143August$12.17M15,230September$11.78M15,513October$3.28M10,935November$7.77M6,344December$2.04M5,313**2025 Total****$83.85 million****106,106***Source: Scam Sniffer* > **Key finding:** According to Scam Sniffer’s 2025 annual report, total crypto wallet phishing losses fell **83%** year over year to **$83.85 million** from nearly **$494 million** in 2024, while victims dropped **68%** to **106,106** people. The decline suggests that built-in wallet security alerts and user education are reducing the attack surface even as wallet adoption accelerates. ## Wallet Adoption by Region - India ranked first in the Chainalysis 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index, followed by the United States, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Brazil. - APAC recorded a **69%** year-over-year increase in value received, reaching **$2.36 trillion** in the 12 months ending June 2025. - Europe led absolute transaction volume at **$2.6 trillion**. - North America recorded **$2.2 trillion** in transaction volume. - Latin America’s crypto volume grew **63%** year over year. - Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto volume grew **52%** year over year. Our [crypto adoption rates by country](https://coinlaw.io/cryptocurrency-adoption-by-country-statistics/) page covers country-level regulatory and adoption drivers. See also the [crypto user demographics](https://coinlaw.io/crypto-user-demographics-statistics/) data for age and income breakdowns behind these regional figures. ![Year-over-Year Growth by Region (Global Comparison)](https://coinlaw.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/year-over-year-growth-by-region-global-comparison.jpg "Year-over-Year Growth by Region (Global Comparison)") ## Emerging Wallet Categories: MPC, DeFi-Native, and Multichain - Zengo safeguards **2 million**+ users worldwide with over **$20 billion** in digital assets secured and zero hacks since 2018. - Rabby, an EVM-focused wallet by DeBank, reached approximately **4.2 million** installs globally. - Zerion reported over **300,000** monthly active users across its web, mobile, and extension platforms. - Argent expanded its user base to approximately **3.6 million** globally in 2025. - Zengo supports over **1,000** crypto assets and NFTs across major chains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polygon. - MPC wallets like Zengo eliminate seed phrases entirely, addressing the recovery anxiety that keeps many users on custodial platforms. Our wallet and exchange coverage documents a clear directional shift: after each major exchange failure, the rate of Bitcoin leaving exchanges for self-custody wallets accelerates. WalletCategoryUsersZero-Hack RecordZengoMPC2M+Since 2018RabbyDeFi-native (EVM)4.2M installsN/AArgentSmart account3.6MN/AZerionDeFi-native (multichain)300K+ MAUN/A*Source: Zengo, DeBank* For more on individual wallet platforms, see our [MetaMask wallet data](https://coinlaw.io/metamask-wallet-statistics/). The [DeFi market statistics](https://coinlaw.io/decentralized-finance-market-statistics/) page covers protocol-level TVL and volume trends that drive DeFi-native wallet adoption. Our [Solflare wallet statistics](https://coinlaw.io/solflare-wallet-statistics/) detail the Solana ecosystem’s wallet growth beyond Phantom. ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) **What is the most popular crypto wallet by total users?**Trust Wallet leads with over 220 million total users globally as of 2025, supported by its integration with the Binance ecosystem and coverage of 110+ blockchains. MetaMask follows as the largest non-custodial wallet by monthly active users at 30 million+. **How many crypto wallets exist globally?**An estimated 560 million people held cryptocurrency as of 2024, according to Triple-A, with projections reaching 861 million by 2025. Many holders use multiple wallets across different platforms, so the total wallet count exceeds the individual holder count. **What percentage of crypto users use hardware wallets?**Ledger estimates that only 30 million of 400 million crypto users practice self-custody, and only 10 million do so securely with hardware devices. Ledger alone accounts for over 8 million devices sold, making it the market leader. **Are smart wallets safer than traditional wallets?**Safe smart wallets secured $52.3 billion in assets by Q1 2025 with multisig protection. The ERC-4337 standard enabled over 40 million smart accounts with features like social recovery and gas sponsorship. Security depends on implementation rather than wallet category alone. **Which wallet has the highest market share?**Trust Wallet holds 35% of the monthly active user market share and 35.09% of wallet download share as of March 2025. In the Solana ecosystem specifically, Phantom dominates with 39.4% market share and 20 million users. ## Conclusion The crypto wallet market share data paints a clear picture. Trust Wallet’s **220 million**+ users and **35%** MAU market share position it as the largest crypto wallet by total user base, while MetaMask’s **30 million**+ MAU anchors the EVM self-custody segment. Hardware wallets remain a fraction of the ecosystem at roughly **8 million** Ledger devices and **2.4 million** Trezor shipments in 2024, yet they secure a disproportionate **20%** of the world’s crypto market cap. Smart wallets are the fastest-growing category. Safe’s **41.6 million** deployed accounts already outnumber all hardware devices combined by roughly 4:1, and the ERC-4337 standard has generated over **100 million** UserOperations. Crypto investors choosing between wallet types benefit from comparing MAU figures alongside security track records. Wallet developers see the clearest growth in account abstraction and MPC technology. Security researchers should note the **83%** drop in phishing losses, while recognizing that new attack vectors like EIP-7702 exploits have already emerged. The self-custody gap that Ledger identified, where only **10 million** of **400 million** users practice secure self-custody, remains the ecosystem’s central challenge heading into this year. Definition of Smart Contract. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Smart Contract**A smart contract is a self-executing program stored on a blockchain that automatically enforces agreement terms when predefined conditions are met, without intermediaries. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/smart-contract/) Definition of EVM. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**EVM**The Ethereum Virtual Machine is the runtime environment that executes smart-contract bytecode across every Ethereum node, using a 256-bit stack architecture and [gas](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/gas-fee/)-metered computation. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/evm/) Definition of Staking. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Staking**Staking is the process of locking cryptocurrency in a proof-of-stake network to help validate transactions and earn rewards, replacing energy-intensive mining. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/staking/) Definition of DeFi. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**DeFi**Decentralized finance leverages blockchain protocols and [smart contracts](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/smart-contract/) to enable lending, trading, and borrowing without banks or traditional intermediaries. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/defi/) Definition of NFT. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**NFT**A non-fungible token is a unique blockchain-based asset that verifies ownership of digital or physical items such as art, collectibles, or real-world assets. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/nft/) Definition of Cross-Chain. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Cross-Chain**Cross-chain is the ability to move data or assets between separate blockchains via bridges, messaging protocols, or interoperability networks. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/cross-chain/) Definition of Cold Wallet. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Cold Wallet**A cold wallet is an offline crypto storage method that keeps private keys disconnected from the internet, reducing the risk of hacking and unauthorized access. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/cold-wallet/) Definition of Layer 2. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Layer 2**A Layer 2 is a secondary blockchain built on top of Ethereum that bundles transactions off-chain and posts compressed data back to the main chain, cutting fees and raising throughput. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/layer-2/) Definition of Gas Fee. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Gas Fee**A gas fee is the transaction cost paid to Ethereum validators for the computational effort needed to process and confirm blockchain operations. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/gas-fee/) Definition of Stablecoin. Link to full glossary entry follows the description.**Stablecoin**A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency tied to a reserve asset like the US dollar, designed to maintain a stable value for trading, payments, and transfers. [Read more](https://coinlaw.io/glossary/stablecoin/)