Citizens JMP sees $3 trillion stablecoin market by 2030

Published 28/05/2025, 10:18
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On Wednesday, Citizens JMP released a comprehensive industry overview on the stablecoin market, highlighting its potential as a major financial theme in the coming years. This trend aligns with Meta’s strong financial position, as InvestingPro data shows the company maintaining impressive gross profit margins of 82% and holding more cash than debt on its balance sheet. The firm’s analysts project that the stablecoin market capitalization, currently at approximately $250 billion, is expected to grow to over $3 trillion by 2030. This anticipated growth is attributed to an increase in demand driven by the expansion of real-world applications beyond mere trading. These applications include remittances, business-to-business (B2B) payments, e-commerce, tokenized financial markets, and monetary uses in economies susceptible to inflation.

Citizens JMP’s analysis suggests that the stablecoin market could see over $50 trillion in annual transaction volume by the end of the next decade, based on specific turnover assumptions for each market segment. The firm believes that the opportunities for stablecoin integration into vast addressable markets indicate a significant potential for long-term expansion. Meta appears well-positioned to capitalize on this growth, with InvestingPro reporting a robust revenue growth of 19% and strong return on equity of 40%. For deeper insights into Meta’s financial health and growth potential, including 11 additional exclusive ProTips, explore the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

Despite a normalization of interest rates, the firm estimates that the stablecoin market could offer approximately $100 billion in revenue opportunities for industry participants by 2030. This revenue is expected to come from a combination of incremental income for certain companies and a partial offset for others. The increase in float revenue earned from reserves is likely to compensate for any declines in transaction revenue.

Currently, the stablecoin market is predominantly controlled by Tether and Circle, which together hold around 85% of the market share. However, Citizens JMP anticipates changes in the issuer landscape following regulatory developments. The firm predicts a competitive "land grab" as banks, financial technology companies, and large tech corporations consider launching their own stablecoins or incorporating existing ones into their services. According to Citizens JMP, the future market share will be determined by factors such as distribution control, brand trust, and operational scale.

In other recent news, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is set to release its earnings report, generating significant anticipation among investors. This comes after Nvidia’s shares outperformed its peers in the Magnificent Seven, a group of leading tech companies. Meanwhile, Loop Capital Markets has raised its price target for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) to $888, maintaining a Buy rating. This adjustment reflects a stronger-than-expected second-quarter forecast, with Meta’s advancements in artificial intelligence playing a crucial role in its performance gains.

Additionally, the Magnificent Seven stocks, including Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta, Nvidia, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), experienced a rally as the United States and China agreed to reduce tariffs on each other’s goods. This development led to a positive shift in premarket trading. However, earlier in the week, these stocks saw a decline in premarket trading, influenced by a decrease in risk appetite among investors.

Furthermore, a former head of ad partnerships at Meta discussed the potential for growth despite challenges from emerging AI platforms. The executive emphasized Facebook’s strong user base and data collection capabilities as key advantages. These recent developments highlight the dynamic nature of the tech industry and the ongoing adjustments made by major companies in response to market conditions.

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