Tether’s USDT Payment Stats Show the Real State of Crypto Adoption in 2025

Tether’s USDT processed $156 billion in payments of $1,000 or less in 2025, according to figures shared today by CEO Paolo Ardoino, based on Chainalysis and Artemis data.   The number highlights a side of crypto adoption often missed by price charts and ETF flows – everyday transactional use. USDT is Being Used as a Substitute for Banks and Cash Small-value transfers now represent a meaningful share of USDT activity. The data shows steady growth since 2020, with acceleration through 2024 and into 2025, as average daily volumes for sub-$1,000 transfers climbed above $500 million source: https://beincrypto.com/tether-usdt-payments-crypto-adoption-2025/