Bitcoin and Stablecoins Drive 158% Growth in Institutional Crypto Trading Amid Regulatory Shifts

As reported by COINOTAG on April 11th and referenced in TheBlock, the latest data from Finery Markets indicates a **notable surge** in cryptocurrency trading volume on institutional platforms during Q1 2025. This increase, driven primarily by a favorable **U.S. regulatory environment** and growing **market confidence** in stablecoins, reflects a **141% year-on-year growth** in over-the-counter (OTC) transactions. Moreover, trading involving stablecoins witnessed an impressive **158% increase** when compared to the previous year. During the initial months of President Trump’s term, there was a significant uptick in trading volume, particularly between cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, with trading volume in this sector expanding **fivefold** compared to Q1 2024. Importantly, a substantial **95.3%** of all trades were centered on Bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins, showcasing a lack of widespread institutional interest in altcoins. Analysts from Finery noted that institutions prefer stablecoins, attributing this trend to their superior utility in *bridging traditional finance with the crypto landscape*.