Citi Raises Stablecoin Market Forecast to $4 Trillion by 2030

Citigroup has significantly upgraded its projections for the stablecoin market, now anticipating a valuation between $1.9 trillion and $4 trillion by 2030. The revised estimates reflect accelerating adoption of blockchain technology and growing corporate reliance on stablecoins for real-world commerce.

Bank-issued tokens may dominate transaction volumes by the end of the decade, while stablecoins could facilitate up to $200 trillion in annual on-chain transactions. The U.S. dollar maintains its hegemony in on-chain finance despite emerging regional hubs.

Current stablecoin issuance has already exceeded $200 billion, approaching $280 billion as of 2025. This growth trajectory underscores the sector's rapid maturation and integration into global financial systems.