A new report by Juniper Research predicts that cross-border stablecoin payments among businesses will reach $5 trillion by 2035, marking a significant 373-fold increase from the estimated $13.4 billion this year. The research firm attributes this growth to the increasing use of stablecoins in international business-to-business transactions, treasury operations, and supply chain settlements, where they offer advantages over traditional banking channels due to their programmability and 24/7 settlement finality. As stablecoins address current inefficiencies in cross-border payments, they are shifting from speculative assets to a foundational layer of institutional payment infrastructure. Juniper Research estimates that 85% of the total stablecoin transaction value in 2035 will come from B2B payments, with stablecoins being integrated into international payments due to their speedy settlement finality.
The firm suggests that stablecoin issuers should focus on enterprise integrations and treasury partnerships to capture the majority of this value, as stablecoins are expected to drive sustained volume growth in cross-border B2B payments over the forecast period.