12th January 2025 – (New York) Following a tumultuous 2023 and a rebound in 2024, the global tally of crypto automated teller machines (ATMs) is approaching its previous peak of 39,958 recorded on 1st December, 2022.
The landscape of crypto ATMs underwent significant changes following the Terra stablecoin crisis and the FTX collapse in November 2022. According to data from coinatmradar.com, the total number of crypto ATMs reached its highest point of 39,958 by 1st December of that year. Currently, the count stands just 1,092 machines short of that record, marking a notable recovery from the declines observed in April and July 2023. After hitting the all-time high, the number of machines plummeted by 6,873, dropping to a low of 33,085 on 1st July, 2023.
As of 11th January, 2025, coinatmradar.com reports that there are 38,866 crypto ATMs active globally. Since the start of this year, 283 new machines have been installed, with December alone contributing 157 new additions. November 2024 saw a net gain of 404 devices, while October experienced a downturn with a loss of 280.
Bitcoin Depot remains the largest operator, managing 8,486 ATMs worldwide, as of 11th January, 2025. Coinflip follows closely with 5,289 machines, while Athena Bitcoin oversees 3,797 devices.
Geographically, the United States dominates the crypto ATM landscape, hosting 81.3% of all installations worldwide. Europe accounts for 4.3%, Oceania has 4%, and Australia holds 3.5%.
Among the 38,866 operational devices, a vast majority—38,855—support Bitcoin (BTC). Litecoin (LTC) is the most widely supported alternative coin, appearing on 54.2% of machines, followed closely by Ethereum (ETH) at 53.3%, and Dogecoin (DOGE), which is available on 10,767 ATMs, representing 27.7% of the global total.
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