2026-01-18 14:00:16

Recently, stablecoins have once again become a focus. On January 13th, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins revealed in an interview with the media that the trading volume of stablecoins has now approached one-quarter of that of Bitcoin. What does this data indicate? It shows that stablecoins are gaining increasing influence in the entire crypto market.

An interesting phenomenon is that, according to data from major exchanges, stablecoins are becoming the standard for trading pairs. Whether it’s compliant exchanges or other platforms, stablecoins are playing the role of trading bridges. The shift in this market position has obviously caught the attention of regulators.

This wave of statements from the SEC actually reflects the regulatory body's review of the stablecoin ecosystem — recognizing its importance in the market while also considering how to manage such assets within a compliant framework. For the entire industry, this presents both challenges and opportunities.

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MysteryBoxBuster

· 2h ago

Are stablecoins really this hot now? A quarter of Bitcoin's trading volume... Honestly, I'm a bit surprised. It seems like everyone is using USDT/USDC as a trading bridge.

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GweiWatcher

· 2h ago

Stablecoins are almost a quarter of Bitcoin trading volume now, I really didn't expect that. It feels like it has become an essential trading tool in the blink of an eye. --- Managing stablecoins within a compliance framework? Easy to say, but if it really comes down to it, how many projects would have to change their tune? --- The term "trading bridge" sounds grand, but essentially it's just to bypass certain restrictions. --- It's good that regulators are paying attention; at least it's better than secretly making small moves. If we lay everything out, there's always a way out. --- A quarter? I feel it won't be long before it surpasses that, and then public opinion will shift again. --- Quick understanding: stablecoins are like the fixed point of the market; without them, the market would be chaotic. So no matter how strict regulations get, they won't be truly cut off.

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LoneValidator

· 2h ago

A quarter of Bitcoin trading volume is in stablecoins? Wow, that data is a bit shocking, it really feels like the trend is changing. --- Basically, USDTs are now the true parent of exchanges, and BTC has become a supporting role? --- Regulators are starting to focus on stablecoins. Are they trying to bring them under control or cut them off? Neither seems like a good sign. --- The role of trading bridges sounds nice, but isn't it just because the coin prices are too unstable that stablecoins are used as a fallback? Isn't that admitting the crypto market lacks confidence? --- Once Paul Atkins' message came out, it feels like stablecoins are about to be "cared for" by regulators. What's next? Fiatization or going overseas? --- So the core question is, who really regulates stablecoins—The Federal Reserve or the SEC? That’s the real game rule.

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digital_archaeologist

· 3h ago

Is stablecoin traffic approaching one-fourth of BTC? What does that mean? It just means the money is all moving around. --- Managing within a compliance framework? Ha, how to regulate it later is just a matter of a sentence. --- Using stablecoins as a trading bridge has been like this for a long time; SEC just now noticing is a bit late. --- It's both a challenge and an opportunity. I hear this every time; the key is who can buy the dip. --- A quarter of the trading volume still feels like it's not enough. USDT should go all out. --- Regulators scrutinizing the ecosystem? I think they are just looking for an excuse to cut the leeks.

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FlashLoanPhantom

· 3h ago

Is the trading volume of stablecoins approaching a quarter of BTC? Wow, these numbers are pretty intense. It feels like the entire market is relying on USDT/USDC to support it.

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