Stablecoin Market Hits Record $251.55B Cap in H1 2025 Amid $2T Growth Forecasts
Stablecoins solidified their position as a cornerstone of crypto market stability in the first half of 2025, with the sector''s total market capitalization surging to an all-time high of $251.55 billion. This represents a 23% increase from January''s $204 billion baseline, lifting stablecoins'' share of the total crypto market from 7.9% to 8.9%.
Institutional Optimism continues to accelerate, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent projecting a $2 trillion valuation by 2028. Citigroup analysts paint an even bolder picture, forecasting $3.7 trillion by 2030. These projections underscore growing mainstream acceptance, with stablecoins increasingly serving as both a volatility hedge and fiat gateway across major exchanges.