BCG estimates the AI ecosystem needs $2.6 trillion a year by 2030

Boston Consulting Group estimates the AI ecosystem will require $2.6 trillion in annual spending by 2030, according to a Crypto Briefing report. The projection underscores pressure on businesses to embed AI into core operations as a driver of economic growth. The figure spans the broader AI stack—compute, infrastructure and deployment—rather than any single token or chain, and the article cites no protocol-level metrics such as TVL, volumes or funding rounds. It matters because the scale implies sustained capital demands across data centers, chips and enterprise integration well beyond current outlays. Next, watch for updated BCG forecasts and corporate AI capex guidance that test whether spending tracks toward the $2.6 trillion trajectory.