Stablecoin Statistics 2026: Market Size, Usage and Payments

Stablecoins are digital tokens built to hold a steady price, most often one US dollar. They started as a tool for crypto traders. In 2026 they also move money for businesses, banks and payment firms. This article collects the main numbers on the market. Figures are as of 13 August 2026 unless noted. Where sources disagree, both figures are shown. Measure Figure Total market cap $308.0 billion Change over 12 months +$38.59 billion (+14.3%) Change over 30 days -$3.23 billion (-1.04%) All-time peak $322.4 billion on 17 May 2026 Largest stablecoin USDT, 59.1% of supply Largest chain Ethereum, 48.7% of supply Share in US dollars About 99.5% Source: DefiLlama aggregate stablecoin supply, 13 August 2026. 1.

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