Stablecoins Surpass $846 Billion in On-Chain Trading Volume

As a seasoned crypto investor with a background in international business and remittances, I find the recent surge in stablecoin usage incredibly exciting. The data from IntoTheBlock highlighting the massive on-chain trading volume of over $846 billion is a clear indication of the growing importance of stablecoins in the global financial landscape.


New findings from IntoTheBlock indicate that the on-trading volume for stablecoins has exceeded $846 billion as of late. This sector continues to buzz with activity, despite a 30% decrease in monthly trading and falling short by approximately $20 billion of its all-time peak value.

Utilizing recent trends in stablecoin adoption for international remittances has the potential to significantly reduce the high fees associated with conventional cross-border transactions.

Stablecoins Surpass $846 Billion in On-Chain Trading Volume

As a crypto investor, I’ve noticed that according to a recent study by Coinbase, Americans end up spending a substantial amount of money – approximately $12 billion annually – on transfer fees when sending funds overseas due to the limited availability of affordable alternatives.

As a financial analyst, I’ve noticed an intriguing development in the digital currency market. Specifically, PayPal’s stablecoin, PyUSD, has emerged as a significant player within the last month. Not only has it experienced remarkable growth, but it’s now among the top ten most capitalized stablecoins with over 21% increase since April. Additionally, PayPal’s recent announcement of expanding its operations from Ethereum to Solana blockchain further solidifies its presence in this sector.

Currently, the Solana platform boasts a market capitalization of over $4 billion for stablecoins alone. Among these, US Dollar Coin (USDC) holds approximately 72% of the market share based on data from Artemis.

Stablecoins Surpass $846 Billion in On-Chain Trading Volume

PayPal’s recent announcement that Xoom, its money transfer platform, now allows US users to transfer stablecoins to around 160 countries free of charge is part of a larger trend in this development.

The significant increase in the use of stablecoins is underscored by the fact that on-chain trading volume for these digital currencies reached an astounding $1.3 trillion during the last month. This figure surpasses the average monthly processing volume of Visa, which was approximately $32 billion in the previous year. Collectively, Tether USD (USDT), DAI, and USD Coin (USDC) handled transactions totaling over $1.3 trillion within the past 30-day period.

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2024-06-01 01:40