Research Methodology – Digital Asset Management Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Digital Asset Management Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Digital Asset Management Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share:
- Number of vendors offering digital asset management services.
- Type of products and offerings from vendors.
- Market differentiation - whether the offerings are consumer, corporate, or industry-specific.
- Economic factors like GDP, purchasing power, and disposable income.
- Adoption rate of cloud-based solutions.
- Current and potential customer base of digital asset management.
- Revenue of other technologies that are inherently tied to digital asset management like cloud services.
- Investments made in data management and digital technology by companies of all sizes across the globe.
Key Market Indicators:
- Innovation and technological advancements in digital asset management.
- The adoption rate of digital service among companies and individuals.
- Global and regional market trends of digital assets and their management.
- Market concentration - The presence of leading companies and their market dominance.
- Growth in tech-savvy user base.
- Global digital transformation rates.
Growth Trends:
- The surge in adoption of cloud-based services.
- Increasing importance of digital media and assets among businesses.
- Investments in AI and machine learning technologies for asset management.
- The rise of e-commerce businesses needing high volumes of digital assets.
- Growth in demand for cost-effective data management.
- Digital transformations across various industrial sectors.
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Digital Asset Management Market. Key inputs include:
Company-Level Information
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
Industry and Government Sources
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Digital Asset Management Market
Market Intelligence Sources
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
Macro & Consumer Insights
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
Expert Insights & KOL Engagements
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
Focused Discussions & Panels
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
Data Validation & Business POV
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
Forecasting is carried out using proprietary models that combine:
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights