2026-01-09 04:29:02

In 2025, the stablecoin market experienced a strong surge at the start of the year. Trading volume increased by 72% year-over-year, and the total market size reached a record high of $33 trillion. Among them, the two major mainstream stablecoins, USDC and USDT,占据了绝对的市场份额，成为交易活动的中流砥柱。

Interestingly, the application scenarios for stablecoins are also continuously expanding. From cross-border payments to on-chain liquidity, stablecoins are gradually becoming an essential part of the infrastructure of the crypto market. Whether institutional or individual users, they are increasingly relying on stablecoins to complete transaction settlements and asset transfers. This trend fully demonstrates that, in the volatile asset market, the value of stablecoins has been fully recognized by the market.

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OnchainSniper

· 01-12 04:11

330 trillion... No mistake, this scale is outrageous, USDT must be laughing to death --- Stablecoins are now the fiat currency, honestly a bit worried that one day they might also become unstable --- Cross-border payments are indeed convenient, but does this mean central banks will want to regulate more? --- Institutions are entering, individual users are following suit, who dares not to use stablecoins now? --- USDC, is this a comeback? It was dissed before --- A 72% year-over-year growth indicates... the crypto market is really recovering, not just a hype --- On-chain liquidity is supported by stablecoins, this logic is a bit circular --- Honestly, stablecoins are the real infrastructure, more practical than Layer2 solutions --- The figure of 330 trillion needs verification, feels like there's some water injection --- How to survive without USDT? Now everything depends on it to connect to the real world

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NullWhisperer

· 01-09 05:41

33 trillion feels like a number someone pulled out of thin air... technically speaking, what's actually being counted here? tvl or notional? audit findings on those exchange reconciliations would be interesting to see

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MetaverseHobo

· 01-09 04:58

33 trillion? Wow, that's an outrageous number. It feels like stablecoins are going to dominate the world. USDT still has that familiar feel; Tether is truly outstanding. I've been optimistic about cross-border payments for a long time, it's a hundred times faster than traditional banks. Wait, what's the source of this data? It feels a bit exaggerated. Stablecoins are the real infrastructure; all other altcoins need to step aside. Institutions are entering the market, no wonder trading volume is so fierce. Honestly, without USDT and USDC, the crypto market would have collapsed long ago.

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PessimisticLayer

· 01-09 04:54

33 trillion? Is this number real? It feels exaggerated... USDT's monopoly is so strong, problems are bound to happen sooner or later.

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PortfolioAlert

· 01-09 04:53

330 trillion sounds impressive, but think about how much is actually in circulation? USDT wants to monopolize again, come on USDC, step up your game, buddy. Stablecoins are hot right now, and that's all that matters. The key now is who can survive until the end. Cross-border payments are definitely the main arena for stablecoins; traditional finance should be worried. A 72% growth sounds impressive, but can this market trend continue? It's hard to see through. Institutional entry means risks are piling up. Are you really confident? Honestly, it still depends on the central bank's attitude. No matter how hot stablecoins get, they must follow the rules. I'm optimistic about on-chain liquidity, but don’t let price volatility drag you down. The figure of 33 trillion is impressive, but the actual effective trading volume probably needs to be discounted. If USDC can overtake USDT, that would be interesting. Stablecoins as infrastructure? Ha, let’s see which exchange dares to truly try decentralization. Stablecoin projects without regulatory barriers will eventually fail; everyone should be aware of that.

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AirdropHunter007

· 01-09 04:53

3.3 trillion? Why do I feel like this number is getting more and more outrageous? Is it really good that USDT and USDC are so dominant? --- Stablecoins have been popular for so long, but why are only these two brothers still circling on the stage? --- I’ve experienced cross-border payments—fast speed, low cost—but who will take responsibility for the risks? --- A 72% increase sounds great, but the real opportunities have probably already been snatched up by big players. --- Talking about infrastructure—it's just a pretext for the digitalization of the dollar. Wake up, everyone. --- Is this wave of growth real or just another bubble? Can someone decode it? --- Recently, USDC has been making frequent moves, seeming to challenge USDT’s position. Interesting.

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OnchainDetectiveBing

· 01-09 04:40

330 trillion? That number is shocking, but I'm more concerned about how long USDT can survive. Who isn't aware of Tether's issues? --- Stablecoins are popular, no doubt, but anyone who has used cross-border transfers knows that the fees and speed aren't that great either. Don't overhype it. --- USDC and USDT monopolizing to this extent, is there still a way for new projects? The ecosystem feels quite competitive. --- A 72% increase sounds impressive, but could it just be good inflation data? Actual user activity isn't that optimistic. --- This is the real big cake, much more stable than BTC in terms of price fluctuations. I now trade by holding stablecoins. --- Expanding application scenarios is good, but at the core, USDT still needs to support it. Other stablecoins are just for nominal purposes. --- I believe institutions rely on stablecoins, but what about retail investors? Most are just looking to cash out quickly and lock in profits. --- 330 trillion sounds impressive, but is the actual liquidity really that strong? Or is it just mirror data?

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MevHunter

· 01-09 04:33

33 trillion? That's outrageous, the number seems a bit inflated, but the monopolistic position of USDT really can't hold up anymore.

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BuyTheTop

· 01-09 04:31

USDT and USDC are too full, when will they give new players a chance? --- 33 trillion? That number sounds outrageous, is it real? --- Stablecoins are the real infrastructure, much more reliable than those flashy projects. --- Cross-border payments are indeed impressive, a hundred times faster than traditional banks. --- It's USDT and USDC again, monopolizing thoroughly. --- Wait, trading volume surged by 72%? Could it be hype-driven? --- Basically, it's still institutions playing, retail investors are just the bagholders. --- This is what true Web3 infrastructure looks like, unlike some meme coins.

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