The total market capitalization of stablecoins, excluding algorithmic ones, reached an all-time high of more than $168 billion over the weekend.
Market capitalization had fallen to about $122 billion in October, but has been steadily rising since the start of 2024.
Rachel Lucas, a crypto analyst at BTCMarkets, suggested that the rise in stablecoin market capitalization indicates increased interest from institutional investors who view stablecoins as a safe haven in uncertain market conditions.
She noted that the growing use of stablecoins by institutions underscores the shift toward integrating these digital assets into trading strategies and long-term portfolios.
The market capitalization of USDT, the largest stablecoin, has grown from $91.6 billion in January to $117.889 billion at the time of writing, now accounting for approximately 70% of the segment’s total market cap.
A growing number of publicly traded companies are turning to XRP as a potential reserve asset, signaling a shift in how institutions view the utility of digital assets in treasury management.
Coinbase has taken another step toward boosting cross-chain utility by introducing wrapped versions of XRP and Dogecoin on its Layer 2 network, Base.
While Bitcoin continues to capture attention with its strong 2025 outlook, several altcoins may be facing near-term turbulence.
BlackRock is making another assertive move into digital assets, quietly expanding its crypto portfolio with sizable purchases of both Bitcoin and Ethereum.