Global Scans · Metaverse · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030, the Metaverse valuation is expected to reach $507.8 billion at a CAGR of 37.43%. demandsage
• [New] Bloomberg/Reuters coverage points to up to 30% metaverse budget cuts, which will steer projects away from big-budget worlds toward leaner AR experiences. Glass Almanac
• [New] By 2026, the NFT ecosystem will evolve past collectibles - it will merge with AI, gaming and metaverse economies. Antier Solutions
• While 82% of executives expect metaverse plans to be part of their business activities within three years, only 38% have clear metrics for measuring success. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The Harvard Business Review recently published research showing that 68% of consumers are concerned about how their data will be used in metaverse environments. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social interaction, or entertainment. Devsu
• The metaverse economy could represent $1 trillion in annual revenue, with retail being a primary beneficiary. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The price of METAVERSE is expected to change by -79.60% in 2025, and the price of METAVERSE will reach $0.004358 by the end of 2025. Bitget
• In 2026, based on a predicted annual growth rate of 5%, the price of METAVERSE is expected to reach $0.004576. Bitget
• In 2030, based on a predicted annual growth rate of 5%, the price of METAVERSE is expected to reach $0.005562. Bitget
• In 2035, based on a predicted annual growth rate of 5%, the price of METAVERSE is expected to reach $0.007099. Bitget
• In 2040, based on a predicted annual growth rate of 5%, the price of METAVERSE is expected to reach $0.009060. Bitget
• The metaverse economy could be worth $5 trillion by 2030, and retail will be a primary driver. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2025, 10% of enterprises will be generating more than 30% of their digital revenue from metaverse-related projects and activities. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2030, 58% of global supply planning will shift to AI-driven metaverse environments, with 96% predictive accuracy. All About AI
• The industrial metaverse could add $1.5 trillion to the global economy by 2035 through improved operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and accelerated innovation. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Over the next three to five years, we will see the emergence of true metaverse interoperability. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Worldwide spending on metaverse technologies will reach $72.8 billion in 2024 and grow to $200 billion by 2027. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The World Economic Forum highlights that without standardized protocols for identity, assets, and data transfer, the metaverse risks becoming a collection of disconnected digital islands rather than the seamless continuum it promises to be. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• As Gartner reports, by 2026, 25% of people will spend at least one hour per day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education, social media, or entertainment. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 04 January 2026