Major Exchanges Fuel Lightning Network Growth

[etfs]

Large crypto exchanges are driving the Lightning Network’s latest capacity surge. According to Amboss, platforms like Binance and OKX have been adding significant amounts of Bitcoin to Lightning channels this month. The increase suggests deeper institutional adoption, even if overall user activity hasn’t risen at the same pace.

[Abdul Khan]

Exchange support is key for Lightning Network adoption.

[Nahid Hossen]

More integration means faster and cheaper BTC transfers.

[Nahid Hossen]

This brings Bitcoin closer to everyday transactional utility.