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Stablecoin Transfer Volume Quadruples in 3.5 Years
Coinbase survey shows stablecoin transfers surged 400% in 3.5 years with 73% outside banking hours.
In brief
Coinbase survey shows stablecoin transfers surged 400% in 3.5 years with 73% outside banking hours. Stablecoin transfer volume quadrupled since early 2023, with 73% of transfers outside U.S. bank hours. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Coinbase Report
Coinbase commissioned The Block to analyze stablecoin transfer volume growth.
Q3 2026 Transfer Volume
Adjusted stablecoin transfer volume reached $891 billion in Q3 2026, quadrupling since early 2023.
24/7 Settlement
73% of transfers occurred outside U.S. bank business hours over 12 months.
Business Use
30% of mid-sized companies tested or used stablecoins for cross-border payments.
Payment Growth
Business-to-business payment volume rose 36% year-on-year with stablecoins.
GDP Impact
Shifting 80% of international transactions to stablecoins could boost global GDP by $155 billion annually.
Market Stagnation
Stablecoin market cap stood at $301.4 billion, flat from a year earlier.
Future Outlook
Stablecoin transfer volume could reach $1.5 trillion quarterly by end of 2027.
In short
Stablecoin transfer volume quadrupled since early 2023, with 73% of transfers outside U.S. bank hours.
