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ARK Stablecoins Research | 2025 Year-End Review
Topic
Stablecoins Growth and Market Dynamics
Key insights
- Stablecoins have had a record breaking year in 2024 with almost $16 trillion of transaction volume
- Stablecoin transfer volume is projected to be between 20 and 30 trillion at the end of 2025
- Stablecoins have continued to grow linearly and steadily over the past 3 or 4 years despite a severe bear market in 2022 and 2023
- The total stablecoin supply has grown from 220 billion to 255 billion
- Tether and Circle are the two biggest players in the stablecoin market
- Both Tether and Circle are backed by short term US treasuries
Perspectives
Stablecoins show significant growth and market dynamics.
Proponents of Stablecoins
- Highlight record-breaking transaction volume of stablecoins in 2024
- Project stablecoin transfer volume to reach between 20 and 30 trillion by end of 2025
- Claim stablecoins have isolated growth despite bear market trends in digital assets
- Argue that stablecoin market is concentrated with Tether and Circle as major players
- Emphasize institutionalization of stablecoins following regulatory developments
- Assert that cash flow generation from stablecoin projects is significant
Critics of Stablecoins
- Question the sustainability of stablecoin growth amidst regulatory scrutiny
- Warn about the concentration of market power in a few stablecoin issuers
- Highlight potential risks associated with reliance on US treasury backing
Neutral / Shared
- Note that stablecoin supply has grown from 220 billion to 255 billion
- Acknowledge the impact of interest rates on stablecoin revenue generation
- Mention the emergence of new stablecoin projects catering to global markets
Metrics
transaction_volume
almost $16 trillion USD
total transaction volume of stablecoins in 2024
This volume surpasses major credit card companies, indicating strong market adoption.
they've hit almost $16 trillion of volume
projected_transfer_volume
between 20 and 30 trillion USD
expected stablecoin transfer volume by the end of 2025
This projection suggests a significant increase in the use of stablecoins.
I suspect that we're going to have a stablecoin transfer volume of between 20 and 30 trillion
stablecoin_supply
255 billion USD
current total stablecoin supply
An increase in supply indicates growing adoption and trust in stablecoins.
the total stablecoin supply was, I believe, 220 billion more or less. And so to give an update that has grown to 255 billion
net_income
$5.3 billion USD
net income for the first six months of 2024
This showcases Tether's profitability and operational success in the competitive stablecoin market.
they've record $5.3 billion of net income in the first six months of 2024
net_income
$13 billion USD
net income for the full calendar year of 2024
This positions Tether among the largest financial institutions by income.
they just hit $13 billion for the full calendar year of 2024
employee_count
fewer than 200 employees
Tether's employee count compared to larger financial institutions
Demonstrates Tether's capital efficiency relative to traditional banks.
Tether has fewer than 200 employees
stablecoin_supply
1.5 trillion USD
projected supply of stablecoins in the next five years
Indicates significant growth potential in the stablecoin market.
they could hit 1.5 trillion of supply
us_treasury_debt_holder_rank
20th
rank of combined Circle and Tether as US treasury debt holders
Highlights the financial influence of these companies in the global market.
combined circle and tether as one entity. There would be the 20th biggest holder of US treasury debt in the world
Key entities
Timeline highlights
00:00–05:00
Stablecoins have experienced significant growth, leading to a projected transfer volume of up to $30 trillion by the end of 2025, indicating a shift in digital asset adoption.
- Stablecoins have had a record breaking year in 2024 with almost $16 trillion of transaction volume
- Stablecoin transfer volume is projected to be between 20 and 30 trillion at the end of 2025
- Stablecoins have continued to grow linearly and steadily over the past 3 or 4 years despite a severe bear market in 2022 and 2023
- The total stablecoin supply has grown from 220 billion to 255 billion
- Tether and Circle are the two biggest players in the stablecoin market
- Both Tether and Circle are backed by short term US treasuries
05:00–10:00
Tether Limited's significant net income and capital efficiency position it as a leading player in the stablecoin market, influencing the broader financial landscape.
- Tether Limited, circle, sky, and Athena Labs account for more than 50% of the actual revenue of applications and networks in the stablecoin space
- Tether Limited has recorded $5.3 billion of net income in the first six months of 2024 and $13 billion for the full calendar year of 2024
- Tether Limited has fewer than 200 employees, demonstrating capital efficiency compared to larger financial institutions
- Circle Internet Financial and tether combined would be the 20th biggest holder of US treasury debt in the world
- The supply of stablecoins could hit 1.5 trillion in the next five years
- Tether Limited is venturing into Bitcoin mining and other initiatives
10:00–15:00
The growing demand for US denominated stablecoins in emerging markets drives innovation, while regulatory constraints limit yield offerings to end users.
- Stablecoins have surpassed South Korea, Germany, and Saudi Arabia in rankings
- There is a growing demand for US denominated stablecoins in emerging markets
- Countries like Brazil, Argentina, Turkey, and Indonesia need US denominated collateral and savings
- Innovation in stablecoins is aimed at passing on risk-free yield rates to users
- Sky and Athena are currently the biggest stablecoins offering yield-bearing equivalents
- Regulation under the GENESIS Act limits stablecoin providers from passing on yield to end users