Last Minute Crypto Gift Ideas for Tech Natives and Newcomers

cryptonews.com:

Cryptocurrency is a hot topic of conversation, especially during the holidays. This is becoming the case even more so as Bitcoin gains traction. A recent report from Bitcoin financial services firm Unchained found that one in four Americans already own Bitcoin. Additional findings from Unchained show that 95 percent of the 400 investors surveyed in the U.S. would consider buying Bitcoin in 2024.

Given this, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that gifts related to cryptocurrency may be popular this holiday season.

For instance, a Ledger spokesperson told Cryptonews that 6.5 million devices have been sold in total and that Ledger secures 20 percent of all the crypto in the world. “Ledger makes the perfect gift for techies who have it all, as it ensures self custody and keeps digital assets secure at all times,” the spokesperson said.

Indeed, hardware wallets like Ledger and other devices with cryptocurrency already stored on them could make sought after gifts. Recent findings from research firm Mardor Intelligence show that the demand for hardware wallets is rising rapidly. The organization’s report notes that the hardware wallet market size is expected to grow from $36 billion this year to $1.43 billion by 2028.

Hot storage wallets – or software wallets – could also be gifted with cryptocurrency included. Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer at Komodo Wallet – a non-custodial, digital wallet – told Cryptonews that Komodo has made it convenient for both crypto natives and newcomers to get started with digital assets. According to Stadelmann, Komodo recently included the integration of a fiat-on ramp for the wallet, allowing users to purchase cryptocurrency using traditional fiat currency. He said:

“Users can now make