Ethereum Stablecoin Transfer Volume Surpasses $8 Trillion, Technical Upgrades Propel Growth
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 05 2026- Surge in Stablecoin Transfers: Ethereum's stablecoin transfer volume exceeded $8 trillion in Q4 2025, nearly doubling the $4 trillion recorded in Q2, indicating a shift from speculative activities to real-world payments and remittances, thereby solidifying Ethereum's role as a global settlement layer.
- Technical Breakthrough in Trilemma Resolution: Vitalik Buterin highlighted that upgrades like PeerDAS and ZK-EVM have enabled Ethereum to effectively solve the blockchain trilemma, achieving a historic milestone in decentralization, security, and scalability, which fundamentally enhances its network capabilities.
- Record Network Usage: Ethereum's daily transactions peaked at approximately 2.23 million in December 2025, a 48% increase year-over-year, while monthly active addresses reached 10.4 million, indicating a growing demand for the Ethereum network and reinforcing its dominance in the real-world asset tokenization market.
- Significant Growth in Stablecoin Issuance: The total issuance of stablecoins on Ethereum rose from $127 billion to $181 billion in 2025, a 43% increase, reflecting the ongoing shift of global payment activities onto the blockchain and signaling deeper integrations with traditional financial infrastructure on the horizon.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
