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Ethereum's total stablecoin supply has climbed to a record $166 billion, underscoring growing confidence in the network’s role as a core DeFi infrastructure.
The Block's data dashboard shows that the total stablecoin supply on Ethereum reached $166 billion as of Saturday, up from $149.5 billion a month earlier. USDT remains the dominant stablecoin with $87.8 billion in supply on Ethereum, followed by USDC at $48 billion.
"Ethereum's stablecoin supply hitting an all-time high marks a defining moment, shifting from speculative asset to a backbone for dollarization within DeFi ecosystems," Vincent Liu, CIO of Kronos Research, told The Block. "It also highlights that liquidity is now strong enough to absorb volatility and support the market during macro dips."
Nick Ruck, director of LVRG Research, shared similar views, suggesting that Ethereum's record stablecoin supply "signifies a massive increase in institutional liquidity and deepening trust in its infrastructure as the foundational layer for DeFi."
"Primarily driven by USDC and USDT expansion, the growth indicates accelerating institutional adoption that may lead to an increase in DeFi activity and potential ETH price appreciation to meet ecosystem demand," Ruck added.
Meanwhile, USDT's market cap climbed above $170 billion over the weekend, currently standing at $170.3 billion as of 2:30 a.m. ET Monday, according to CoinGecko data.
