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Stablecoin trading hit a record 33 trillion in 2025 as institutions jump in
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Published on 24 April 2026
Most activity is moving beyond DeFi
Stablecoin transactions surged to a record $33 trillion in 2025, fueled by US policy support under President Trump and fast-growing institutional adoption. USDC led with $18.3 trillion in flows, beating Tether’s USDT. Crucially, stablecoin usage is rising outside DeFi, suggesting broader mainstream demand for “digital dollars” amid ongoing global uncertainty.
- Stablecoin transactions hit a record $33 trillion in 2025
- USDC recorded $18.3 trillion in flows, outpacing USDT
- Activity is increasingly happening outside DeFi
- Institutional adoption and US policy boosted growth
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