Women Control Quarter of Global Wealth but Lag Behind in Crypto Adoption
Despite controlling a significant portion of global wealth, women remain underrepresented in cryptocurrency markets. According to data from Bitget, women account for approximately 25% of crypto users globally.
The exchange has launched its Crypto Anti-Bias Pledge ahead of International Women's Day, aiming to address the industry's adoption ceiling by excluding half the global population. The pledge covers three areas: education and access, equal opportunity, and zero tolerance for workplace harassment.
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated that 'the disparity is big' in cryptocurrency, emphasizing the need for bigger players to recognize women's capabilities and influence, especially in the financial sector.
The exchange is backing its pledge with a $10 million Blockchain4Her program and an existing UNICEF partnership targeting blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Approximately 90% of participants are expected to be girls and young women.