2026-01-05 10:25:38

The transfer volume of stablecoins on the Ethereum network surpassed $8 trillion in the fourth quarter, setting a new record.

Interestingly, this figure occurred not during a bull market—there was no crazy FOMO or altcoin frenzy, but funds continued to flow rapidly on the chain. What does this indicate?

Stablecoins have completely broken free from the shackles of speculative cycles. Once just a trading tool, they have now evolved into an independent financial infrastructure. Regardless of market sentiment, stablecoins are fulfilling their core function—facilitating the flow of funds. This is not a short-term phenomenon but a sign of ecosystem maturity.

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StillBuyingTheDip

· 01-08 05:41

80 trillion? No way, is that real? Aren't we just trading coins? --- Stablecoins are the real main players. FOMO has faded, but transfers are still happening... What does that mean? Institutions are quietly positioning themselves. --- Wait, instead of crazy FOMO, large transfers are increasing? That feels a bit off. --- This data is really impressive... But I still believe that the key is for the coin prices to rise. No matter how many stablecoins there are, it's useless. --- A mature ecosystem? Ha, I just want to know where that 80 trillion is flowing to. --- Sounds good, but honestly, it's still grayscale and institutions playing the money game. --- Even in a non-bull market, it's still so active... I think the bear market is the real time to make moves. --- Anyone can tell the story of stablecoins, but the key is when my coins will double in value. --- Funds are moving, but the coin prices haven't risen... I can't accept this logic. --- Is this infrastructure? Then why are my stablecoins still lying dormant on exchanges?

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 01-08 05:20

8 trillion? Wow, is this number really without any fluff... Something's not right. It’s not a bull market frenzy, yet the traffic is so huge. It feels like stablecoins have truly become a necessity of life. Thinking about it, who still cares about the rise and fall of coin prices? The key is being able to cash out anytime, right? Now the institutions must be laughing. The on-chain financial infrastructure has already been laid out. It's a bit scary. Funds are flowing so quickly that stablecoins simply can't stop. I wonder what the central bank thinks about this... Really didn't expect stablecoins to be so resilient, completely independent of market sentiment. Wait, what does this mean? Does it imply that retail investors are no longer as important?

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NFTDreamer

· 01-05 10:53

80 trillion? Honestly, it's a bit overwhelming. This number hardly shows any signs of a cycle. This is true infrastructure, not something inflated by hype.

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NotSatoshi

· 01-05 10:39

80 trillion? Damn, this number is outrageous. If it's not a bull market, it still looks like this... What does it mean? It just means institutions are quietly deploying their positions. Stablecoins are almost becoming the second financial system. Who still cares about FOMO? This wave is really a signal that infrastructure is complete. Who would have believed it a year ago? Wait, is this transfer volume real transactions or wash trading... I am optimistic about the future of stablecoins, but these numbers are just too intense. Capital keeps flowing, which shows the ecosystem is truly maturing. No problem there. This is what Web3 should look like, not just hype about concepts every day. 80 trillion, everyone. Even in traditional finance, that's impressive. Stablecoins are indeed turning into real infrastructure, and there's no denying it.

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MidnightSeller

· 01-05 10:36

8 trillion? Just thinking about it makes me dizzy. This is the real infrastructure. --- The absence of a crazy bull market actually results in more traffic, indicating that people are really using it rather than just hype. --- Stablecoins have long become the payment layer; we just don't feel it in our daily lives. --- These numbers are outrageous, but upon closer thought, it makes sense—everyday deposits and withdrawals go through it. --- Can it still be so strong outside a bull market? That truly is infrastructure, not just hype. --- No wonder central banks around the world are researching digital currencies; they’ve already started moving. --- 8 trillion, how many people are using it... or is it just institutions moving bricks? --- The key is that it doesn’t fluctuate with coin prices; that’s what a stablecoin should look like.

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WalletDetective

· 01-05 10:26

8 trillion? That number is outrageous. Stablecoins have really become a necessity of life. --- No hype, no black, this is what true infrastructure should look like. --- Honestly, even without a bull market, the competition is fierce. What will happen when real madness arrives? --- Wait, are we saying that stablecoin trading volume is even more vigorous than BTC? That's terrifying upon closer thought. --- This wave truly shows what a "silent revolution" looks like. --- With such intense capital flow, what big moves are the major players holding back? --- The US dollar is moving on the chain more actively than in banks—ironic, isn't it? --- In Q4, instead of FOMO, transfers are exploding, indicating real money is using on-chain infrastructure. --- Stablecoins no longer need hype; that’s a sign of maturity. --- Looking at this data, it feels like the era of traditional finance is really counting down.

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