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BlockBeats News, December 19, JPMorgan analysts reiterated their expectation that the total market value of stablecoins by 2028 will be around $500 billion to $600 billion, not at the trillion-dollar level. This year, the stablecoin market has grown by about $100 billion, with a total market value exceeding $300 billion, with USDT increasing by approximately $48 billion in supply, and USDC increasing by about $34 billion, both contributing to most of the growth. The growth of stablecoins is still mainly driven by activity within the cryptocurrency ecosystem, with most of the demand coming from using stablecoins as cash or collateral for cryptocurrency transactions, including derivatives, DeFi lending, and crypto-native companies (such as venture capital funds) holding idle funds.

``` according to official sources, Lido has proposed a 2026 budget plan, expecting to invest 60 million USD to transition from a single product to a diversified product portfolio, targeting institutional clients and expanding stablecoin yield business. The proposal states that stablecoin and other asset class-related products will be developed to create new revenue streams and ensure the protocol's long-term resilience. According to Dune Analytics data, Lido currently holds a 28% market share in the Ethereum staking market, managing over 9.8 million ETH (worth approximately 34 billion USD). ```

ChainCatcher News, according to official sources, Lido has proposed a 2026 budget plan, expecting to invest $60 million to transform from a single product to a diversified product portfolio, targeting institutional clients and expanding its stablecoin yield business. The proposal states that new revenue streams will be created by developing stablecoin and other asset class-related products to ensure the long-term resilience of the protocol.