Avalanche Stablecoins Surge to $2.5B, But AVAX Struggles to Gain Traction
Avalanche has experienced a substantial increase in stablecoin supply, rising over 70% within the past year to reach $2.5 billion as of March 31, 2025. However, despite this growth in stablecoins, there seems to be a lack of on-chain deployment, indicating passive investment behavior that limits demand for AVAX, the utility token of the network.
This growing supply of stablecoins traditionally signifies an uptick in purchasing activity. However, the situation with Avalanche paints a contrasting picture where increased stablecoin deposits have not translated into enhanced utility for the network’s primary token, AVAX.
Investors and analysts are analyzing the implications of this trend, particularly whether the growth in stablecoins will eventually propel demand for AVAX through DeFi integrations. Understanding the relationship between stablecoin supply and token demand is key for bullish sentiment surrounding Avalanche’s future growth.