Ethereum Stablecoin Supply Hits Record $166B, Dominates DeFi with Growing Institutional Trust

September 15, 2025
Ethereum Stablecoin Supply Hits Record $166B, Dominates DeFi with Growing Institutional Trust
  • Ethereum's stablecoin supply has hit an all-time high of approximately $166 billion, up from $149.5 billion a month earlier, reflecting growing confidence in Ethereum's role as a core DeFi infrastructure.

  • Over the past week, the stablecoin supply on Ethereum increased by about $5 billion, reaching a market share of 57%, with USDT and USDC leading the expansion.

  • USDT remains the dominant stablecoin on Ethereum with a supply of $87.8 billion, followed by USDC at $48 billion, indicating strong liquidity and institutional trust.

  • Since January 2024, the stablecoin market on Ethereum has more than doubled, solidifying its position as the leading blockchain for stablecoins, far surpassing competitors like Tron and Solana.

  • The growth in stablecoin supply is primarily driven by USDC and USDT, suggesting increased institutional adoption and a boost in DeFi activity, which could also be supporting Ethereum's price.

  • Ethereum dominates the tokenized financial assets market, holding over 70% of the market for tokenized US Treasurys and establishing itself as a major hub for asset tokenization.

  • Experts interpret this growth as a shift from speculation to a foundational role in DeFi, with increased liquidity capable of absorbing market volatility, reflecting Ethereum's evolving ecosystem.

  • Nearly 4% of all ETH has been accumulated by treasury corporations over the past five months, driven by the popularity of Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, which underscores Ethereum's credibility and neutrality.

  • The rise in RWA tokenization has contributed to Ethereum's price surge, which has increased over 200% since April, nearing an all-time high just below $5,000 in August.

  • Ethereum also reached a record-high in tokenized gold, with around $2.4 billion worth, doubling since the start of the year and dominating 77% of the tokenized commodity market, rising to 97% including Layer-2 Polygon.

  • Major financial institutions are actively tokenizing assets on Ethereum, exemplified by Fidelity's launch of a tokenized US Treasurys fund valued at over $203.6 million, highlighting institutional trust.

  • Over the weekend, USDT's market cap surpassed $170 billion, standing at $170.3 billion, emphasizing its strong market dominance and liquidity on Ethereum.

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