Stablecoin Volumes Could Reach $1.5 Quadrillion by 2035, Says Chainalysis

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Chainalysis has projected a massive future for stablecoins, estimating that on-chain transaction volumes could reach as high as $1.5 quadrillion by 2035 under optimal conditions. Even without major catalysts, the firm expects stablecoin volumes to grow from $28 trillion in 2025 to around $719 trillion through organic adoption alone. This projection reflects the rapid expansion of blockchain-based payment infrastructure and the increasing role of stablecoins in global finance.

Two key drivers could push volumes even higher: the $100 trillion generational wealth transfer from Baby Boomers to younger, crypto-native users, and the replacement of traditional payment rails with stablecoin-based systems. If these trends accelerate, stablecoins could surpass today’s estimated $1 quadrillion global cross-border payment volume—marking a fundamental shift in how money moves worldwide.

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$1.5 quadrillion sounds totally reasonable and not hype at all