Crypto.com recorded a staggering $1.5 billion in revenue during 2024, with CEO Kris Marszalek attributing the growth to strong trading activity from its 140 million users.

The exchange’s operational efficiency helped generate approximately $1 billion in gross profit after covering salaries and other expenses.

Amid the impressive revenue figures, Crypto.com invested heavily in expanding its market presence. The company said it allocated around $700 million to user acquisition, incentives, and branding, leaving it with a net profit of $300 million.

Additionally, the exchange benefited from Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally to new all-time highs since it holds the asset as part of its treasury strategy.

Marszalek noted that Crypto.com plans to reinvest in itself and the broader crypto market, positioning the company for aggressive expansion even in less favorable market conditions.

He stated:

“We are in position to invest aggressively in the unlikely event of a market downturn, building business organically and through M&A. We intend to do both.”

Market growth

Crypto.com’s strong financial performance aligns with its rapid expansion.

CoinGecko data ranks it the fastest-growing exchange of 2024, with trading volume surging nearly 1,000% from $120.6 billion in 2023 to $1.29 trillion. This growth positioned Crypto.com as the third-largest exchange, holding a 6.85% market share.

Marszalek attributed this success to the company’s regulatory footprint across 100 jurisdictions spanning five continents.

According to him, the crypto exchange holds notable regulatory licenses across different regulatory jurisdictions, including Singapore, the UK, Dubai, and Canada.

In the US, the exchange holds over 40 state Money Transmitter Licenses, along with registration under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). It also operates as a designated contract market (DCM) and a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), strengthening its compliance credentials.

Looking ahead, Marszalek confirmed that Crypto.com’s momentum in 2024 will drive its expansion plans for 2025. The company has already made strategic acquisitions and secured licenses to introduce derivatives trading while working on new product offerings.

Marszalek added:

“We are very bullish on our future, particularly in the US market given the new Administration’s enthusiasm for our sector. My meetings with the President give me confidence that he will deliver on his campaign promise to make the US a global leader in cryptocurrency.”

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