Stablecoin inflows to crypto exchanges have picked up sharply in recent weeks, offering one of the clearest signs yet that sidelined capital is beginning to re-enter the market. The shift comes as Bitcoin continues to slide toward a roughly 50% correction from its October all-time high, keeping sentiment fragile and selling pressure firmly in place.
Stablecoin Inflows Double Despite Persistent Selling Pressure
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Capital returns as prices reset
Data tracking exchange flows shows that weekly average stablecoin inflows fell to around $51 billion in late December 2025, a period marked by thin liquidity and fading risk appetite. That figure reflected months of muted demand as traders stepped back following the market’s broader downturn.
Since then, the picture has changed. Stablecoin inflows have climbed steadily and now sit near $98 billion on a seven-day moving average. That level not only represents a doubling from December’s lows but also pushes inflows above the 90-day average of roughly $89 billion. For market watchers, this crossover is often read as a signal that fresh capital is being prepared for deployment rather than remaining idle.
The rise suggests that investors are paying closer attention to current price levels, even as volatility remains elevated.
Selling pressure still dominates
Despite the pickup in inflows, the market has yet to see a decisive shift in momentum. Selling pressure continues to outweigh buying interest, preventing prices from stabilizing or mounting a sustained rebound. Bitcoin’s ongoing correction highlights how cautious traders remain, particularly after repeated failed attempts at recovery.
Still, analysts see the inflow trend as a constructive development. Stablecoins are typically moved onto exchanges in anticipation of trading activity, meaning some participants are beginning to position for opportunities rather than staying entirely on the sidelines.
Notably, Stablecoin-related “dusting” activity now accounts for a meaningful share of Ethereum network usage following December’s Fusaka upgrade, according to new data from Coin Metrics. The analytics firm estimates that dust transactions make up about 11% of all Ethereum transactions and 26% of daily active addresses, a sharp increase from pre-upgrade levels.
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