Citigroup’s Surprising Prediction
Citigroup has just made a surprising prediction: the stablecoin market is expected to soar to $2 trillion by 2030. Not only that, in its optimistic scenario, capitalization could reach $3.7 trillion. This estimate comes along with the surge in adoption of financial institutions, increasingly friendly regulations, and the increasingly widespread use of stablecoins in digital payments and the DeFi world.
Data from DefiLlama released on April 25, 2025, noted that the global stablecoin supply has even exceeded $237 billion, with almost $2.5 billion in new stablecoins added in the past week.
Japan, Coinbase, and Stripe Push Stablecoin Adoption Further
On the other hand, CNF has highlighted the steps of MUFG from Japan which is completing the first fully regulated stablecoin in its country through the Progmat Coin platform. Japan even plans to classify Bitcoin as an official financial product, opening a new way for digital assets to compete with traditional instruments.
If a country as big as Japan is starting to open its doors that wide, you can imagine how strong the flow of adoption will be in other regions.
Furthermore, Coinbase and PayPal recently made a breakthrough by eliminating transaction fees for the PYUSD stablecoin. Users can even exchange it directly to US dollars, and the plan is for merchants around the world to accept payments using PYUSD. This is not just about regular digital transactions, but also plans to expand into DeFi and global payment applications.
Stripe doesn’t want to be left behind. On April 25, 2025, Stripe announced a trial of their stablecoin product after a decade of development. Imagine, if Stripe really integrates stablecoins into everyday payment systems, paying for coffee at your favorite cafe might only take a few seconds without the hassle of cards or cash.
New Payment Trends Could Change How We Get Paid
However, there are other major dynamics driving this trend. Eric Malley, a digital analyst, projects that stablecoin adoption could grow up to 15 times by 2030. Not just empty numbers, but supported by strong reasons such as reducing cross-border payment costs by up to 60%, as well as the use of stablecoins in brand loyalty programs and payroll systems.
Imagine if your monthly salary no longer goes through the bank, but is directly disbursed in the form of stablecoins to your digital wallet. No need to queue, no need for deductions.
Furthermore, with the increasingly clear direction of legislation in the US and adoption by large corporations, stablecoins are starting to become a daily payment instrument that is taken seriously, not just an “alternative currency” as before.