Ethereum stablecoin supply hits new all-time high of $162B

Ethereum’s stablecoin supply has hit a new record high, indicating growing network strength as analysts like BitMine’s Tom Lee predict it could one day surpass Bitcoin’s market value.

Ethereum’s stablecoin supply has reached a new peak of $162.3 billion, showing steady growth in network activity and investor confidence across decentralized finance markets.

The total value of stablecoins issued on Ethereum (ETH) has increased from approximately $130 billion in July to an all-time high of $162.3 billion at press time, as per DeFiLlama data.

DeFi and DEX volumes show renewed momentum

The steady growth of Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem comes alongside a spike in stablecoin supply. Total value locked, has risen to $81 billion from about $60 billion in July.

Monthly decentralized exchange trading volumes have also stayed above $80 billion for three consecutive months. As traders and developers continue to choose Ethereum for DeFi applications and tokenized assets, this indicates high network usage and increased liquidity.

Growth in stablecoins often marks increased transaction volume and a more engaged user base, two important markers of a healthy network.

Analysts revisit the Ethereum-Bitcoin debate

Ethereum’s momentum has renewed the debate over whether it could one day surpass Bitcoin (BTC) in total market value, a concept known as the “flippening.”

Tom Lee, head of research at BitMine, compared Ethereum’s potential to the rise of U.S. equities after the gold standard ended in 1971. “Ethereum could flip Bitcoin similar to how Wall Street and equities flipped gold post-1971,” Lee said during an Oct. 16 interview with ARK Invest chief executive officer Cathie Wood.

Bitcoin’s market capitalization currently stands at $2.07 trillion, while Ethereum’s is $445 billion. Lee believes that as tokenization expands, bringing assets like stocks and real estate on-chain, Ethereum could become the main layer for digital finance.

Other figures, such as Joseph Lubin and Nigel Green, share a similar outlook, while Bitcoin supporters like Samson Mow argue that Ethereum’s growth cycles are temporary.