Visa Crypto Cards See Explosive Growth in 2025, Signaling Rising Adoption
Visa-linked crypto card spending surged 525% in 2025, signaling rising crypto adoption and growing use of digital assets for everyday payments.
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Crypto-linked card spending surged in 2025, pointing to accelerating real-world adoption of digital assets. According to Dune Analytics data, net spending on Visa-backed crypto cards jumped 525% year over year, rising from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by December.
The data tracks six crypto cards issued in partnership with Visa, offering a clear snapshot of how crypto and stablecoins are increasingly used for everyday payments rather than speculation.
EtherFi Leads Crypto Card Spending
Among the cards analyzed, EtherFi dominated usage, recording $55.4 million in net spending throughout 2025. Cypher followed with $20.5 million, while GnosisPay, Avici Money, Exa App, and Moonwell contributed to the broader growth trend.
What This Means for Crypto Adoption
Market participants say the surge reflects a structural shift in how crypto is used. A researcher from Polygon noted that rising transaction volumes confirm crypto and stablecoins are becoming practical tools for daily financial activity, not just experimental technologies.
Visa Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure
The increase in crypto card usage comes as Visa continues expanding its stablecoin and blockchain initiatives, including broader blockchain support and the launch of a stablecoin advisory team to help banks and fintechs build crypto-based payment products.
Outlook Heading Into 2026
With Visa doubling down on stablecoin rails and transaction volumes climbing, analysts expect crypto card usage to remain a key growth driver in 2026. The data suggests crypto payments are steadily moving into the financial mainstream.
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