Stablecoins could propel the payment market to $1.5 quadrillion
According to Chainalysis, the volume of real economic transactions in the stablecoin segment may surge from $28 trillion to $719 trillion by 2035 and could reach $1.5 quadrillion when accounting for macro factors. This growth signals a fundamental shift in the role stablecoins will play in the global financial system.
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The primary driver of this expansion is generational change: up to $100 trillion will transfer to millennials and Generation Z over the next few decades. These generations already actively use crypto assets and view them as essential financial tools, fostering wider adoption of stablecoins.
Stablecoins are ceasing to be a niche due to their advantages—instant settlements, 24/7 operation, and elimination of intermediaries make them direct competitors to payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.
Chainalysis is a leading analytics firm specializing in blockchain research, transaction analysis, and crypto user behaviour.
In summary, the rapid growth of stablecoin transaction volumes highlights their potential to transform the global payment infrastructure by adapting to new generations of users.
Looking ahead, intensified competition between stablecoins and traditional payment platforms could drive the development of more efficient and accessible financial services.
