Ethereum Stablecoin Transfer Volume Hits $8 Trillion in Q4 2025

Ethereum Network Activity and Milestones

  • In 2025, Ethereum's network activity increased significantly with stablecoin transfer volumes reaching $8 trillion in Q4.
  • Total stablecoins issued on Ethereum rose by 43% from $127 billion to $181 billion over the year.
  • Daily transactions peaked at 2.23 million in late December, representing a 48% increase year-over-year.
  • Active monthly addresses hit a record of 10.4 million in December.

Dominance in Stablecoins and RWAs

  • Ethereum holds approximately 65% of total on-chain Real World Assets (RWAs), estimated at $19 billion, and over 70% when considering layer-2 and EVM-compatible networks.
  • It accounts for about 57% of total stablecoin issuance, leading competing networks.
  • Tether’s largest circulating supply resides on Ethereum.

Investment Flows and Market Sentiment

  • Spot Ethereum ETFs experienced weekly net outflows of $161 million, suggesting short-term investor caution.
  • In 2025, ETH attracted $12.7 billion in inflows, a 138% increase year-over-year, marking the largest gain among digital assets.
  • Overall global digital asset inflows reached $47.2 billion in 2025.

Potential Price Movements

  • An analyst predicts Ethereum may experience a 30% price move due to a tightening symmetrical triangle formation on its daily chart.
  • A breakout above the descending trendline could see prices retesting the $3,900-$4,100 zone.
  • A pullback below ascending support might expose the $2,200-$2,300 support region.