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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Crypto & Blockchain in Australia

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Cost Per Purchase for Crypto & Blockchain in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

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Facebook Ads cost-per-purchase benchmarks: Q4 snapshot and comparison

The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis looks at cost-per-purchase trends for industry Crypto & Blockchain and target country Australia compared to the global trend.

Key takeaways

  • Australia’s Crypto & Blockchain cost-per-purchase in Q4 2024 was well above market: the three-month average was about 6.9x higher than the global baseline (323.90 vs. 47.13).
  • Peak costs occurred in November for Australia, followed by a softening in December; globally, the high point was December.
  • Volatility was elevated in Australia, with average month-to-month absolute changes of roughly 26.5% versus 13.4% globally.
  • From October to December, Australia rose 22.6% overall, compared with a 10.4% lift for the global baseline—both consistent with typical Q4 pressure around holiday periods.

Selected trend overview (Crypto & Blockchain, Australia)

  • Average (Oct–Dec 2024): 323.90
  • High: 375.65 (November 2024)
  • Low: 267.79 (October 2024)
  • First-to-last change: +22.6% (Oct to Dec)
  • Volatility:
  • October → November: +40.3% (notable spike)
  • November → December: −12.6% (pullback)
  • Notable movements:
  • A pronounced November surge drove the quarterly high.
  • December eased but remained above October levels.

Global baseline overview (same period)

  • Average (Oct–Dec 2024): 47.13
  • High: 51.53 (December 2024)
  • Low: 43.19 (November 2024)
  • First-to-last change: +10.4% (Oct to Dec)
  • Volatility:
  • October → November: −7.5%
  • November → December: +19.3%
  • Notable movements:
  • Dip into November, then a December lift—typical for holiday-driven buying cycles.

Australia vs. global baseline

  • Average positioning: Australia ran about 6.9x above market (+587% vs. the baseline average) during Q4 2024.
  • By month:
  • October: 267.79 vs. 46.67 (~5.7x above market)
  • November: 375.65 vs. 43.19 (~8.7x above market)
  • December: 328.27 vs. 51.53 (~6.4x above market)
  • Volatility comparison: Australia showed nearly double the month-to-month volatility of the global trend (26.5% vs. 13.4% on average).
  • Seasonal shape: Both series finished Q4 higher than October. The baseline peaked in December, whereas Australia’s Crypto & Blockchain peaked in November.

Seasonal context

  • Q4 commonly brings tighter auction dynamics and higher advertising costs. In this period:
  • Australia’s Crypto & Blockchain series surged earlier (November), then moderated.
  • The global baseline rose into December, aligning with end-of-year demand.

Understanding cost-per-purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Crypto & Blockchain and Australia helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Crypto & Blockchain industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Australia, advertisers typically see good engagement rates despite moderate costs. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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Australia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 27Australia Day (observed)
Apr 18‑21Easter weekend
Apr 25Anzac Day
Jun 9King's Birthday
Oct 6Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late December (Christmas and Boxing Day), Early December (Cyber Monday), January (Back-to-school), May (Mother's Day)

Potential Advertising Impact

Ad costs could spike around major holidays, especially Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas. Increased budgets and earlier scheduling may be necessary. Retailers should consider planning promotions around back-to-school and Mother's Day to maximize campaign effectiveness.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.