Andreessen Horowitz’s A16Z Crypto reports that Stablecoin volume will skyrocket to $1.82 trillion, ignite a payment revolution and promote the adoption of immediate, low-cost global finance infrastructure.
1.82 trillion stubcoin explosion launches payment revolution in global finance
Andreessen Horowitz’s Crypto Division, A16Z Crypto, highlighted the sharp rise in Stablecoin activity in an editorial on April 25, reporting that the volume of transactions this year has skyrocketed to an unprecedented level. The company states:
Transaction volume reached $1.82 trillion in March this year.
The figures highlight what A16Z sees as an increasing role in everyday financial activities, particularly in areas such as international payments and global salaries, even when the broader cryptocurrency market remains unstable. The editors emphasized that this volume is driven primarily by organic and non-specific usage, pointing to an increased adoption from major companies such as SpaceX and Scaleai, which currently use Stablecoins in operational finance.
Describing Stablecoins as transformative, A16Z likened the shift towards a communication revolution.
This analogy draws similarities between the current evolution of payments and the transition from expensive SMS to free internet-based messaging. Traditional remittance routes that charge up to 10% fees are often bypassed entirely through stubcoin. Its efficiency is currently supported by improved blockchain scaling that makes large quantities of low-cost transactions on-chain.
Looking ahead, the A16Z has placed the stubcoin as the center of a drastic conversion of its currency infrastructure. The editorial clarified historical comparisons:
We hope Stablecoins will speed up the history of banks. Similar to Stablecoins, American money began with simple banknotes before the regulations changed allowed banks to expand their money supply through increasingly sophisticated lending.
With over 90% of Stablecoin’s supply tied to fiat-backed tokens and decentralized alternatives gaining traction, the A16Z expects continuous growth as businesses and developers integrate Stablecoins into the global payment rail. Skeptics cite compliance and risk concerns, but the magnitude of real-world usage signals may already be across mainstream infrastructure.
