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28/10/25 22:17 UTC-04

Stablecoin market surpasses the GDP of 151 countries, reaching $312 billion

According to DappRadar analysts, the total market capitalization of stablecoins exceeded $312 billion in October 2025. This figure is greater than the GDP of 151 countries and is comparable to the economy of Finland. The result places the stablecoin sector alongside the largest U.S. banks, highlighting its increasing importance in the global financial system. Over the past year, stablecoins have become an essential tool for international settlements and a core infrastructure for on-chain transfers.

The total stablecoin transaction volume has surpassed $41 trillion over the past year, nearly three times the total annual payments processed by Visa, and is approaching ACH network levels. According to DappRadar, this reflects a mass migration of users from traditional payment channels to decentralized systems. Stablecoins have effectively become the new backbone of cross-border payments, offering speed and transparency unmatched by legacy systems.

The number of stablecoin holders has risen by 60% year-over-year, reaching 129 million unique users. Tether (USDT) remains the market leader with 93 million holders, a 43% increase from the previous year. In October 2025, activity hit an all-time high — over 26.6 million unique addresses sent stablecoins, up 78% from 2024.

The top three stablecoins by market capitalization are:

  • Tether (USDT) — $183 billion (59% market share)
  • USDC — $76 billion (24%)
  • Ethena’s USDe — $10 billion (3%)

This concentration underscores strong trust in major issuers and a growing diversity of algorithmic and asset-backed stablecoins. The expanding share of new projects is fostering competition and innovation across the sector.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) market has also strengthened due to stablecoin adoption. DeFi lending volume reached $53.1 billion, up 27% quarter-over-quarter. DappRadar analysts emphasized that stablecoins are no longer a side story in crypto — they have become its foundation.

See also: "Solana, Litecoin, and Hedera ETFs to Begin Trading Today"

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Editor: Alyona Nabok
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