- Traders are moving billions into exchanges as stablecoin inflows hit $6.58B, showing growing faith in a market rebound.
- People in struggling economies like Venezuela now rely on USDT for shopping and savings as local currencies lose value fast.
- Crypto market cap jumps to $4T in Q3 2025, with Ethereum gaining ground as investors diversify beyond Bitcoin.
Major cryptocurrency exchanges have seen a surge in stablecoin inflows. The 30-day net stablecoin inflow reached $6.58 billion, the biggest gain since February 4, when it topped $7.23 billion, according to CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn. Binance led this surge, attracting $3.63 billion, followed by Bybit with $1.30 billion, while OKX saw slight outflows of $66.25 million. Other exchanges collectively received $1.72 billion.
The timing of these deposits is striking. Around October 10, Bitcoin and other major assets experienced sharp double-digit declines. Consequently, traders are likely positioning capital to “buy the dip,” suggesting growing confidence in an upcoming recovery phase. Maartunn noted, “This surge in stablecoin deposits may reflect a renewed ‘buy-the-dip’ sentiment among traders.”
Stablecoins Gain Momentum Amid Global Shifts
Besides institutional flows, stablecoins are witnessing rising real-world usage, especially in countries facing currency crises. In Venezuela, for instance, citizens increasingly use Tether (USDT) to protect savings and make daily purchases as the bolívar continues to collapse. Market reports show local shops and freelancers pricing goods in stablecoins, often calling them the “Binance Dollar.”
Moreover, many Venezuelans receive remittances in USDT to bypass high exchange fees and slow banking systems. Merchants and peer-to-peer desks also prefer stablecoins for wages and small transactions, reducing reliance on scarce physical dollars. The IMF recently noted that “dollarisation is deepening,” explaining why tokens like USDT have become practical substitutes for cash in distressed economies.
Market Strength Returns in Q3 2025
Additionally, crypto markets strengthened in the third quarter of 2025, according to CoinGecko. The total market capitalization jumped 16.4%, adding $563.6 billion and reaching the $4 trillion mark — the highest since late 2021. Average daily trading volume rose 44% to $155 billion, showing renewed participation.
Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market slipped to 56.9%, showing that some investors are moving their money into Ethereum and other big-name coins. Ethereum’s market share rose to 12.5%, a sign that more people are trusting it and that money is flowing more freely across the crypto space.
