Bitcoin transaction volume surpasses Visa, Mastercard in 2025
In 2025, Bitcoin's transaction volume exceeded that of Visa and Mastercard. This increase is primarily attributed to institutional transactions rather than retail usage. Market predictions for Bitcoin's price have shown significant fluctuations, reflecting skepticism about short-term price spikes.
- ▪Bitcoin's transaction volume surpassed Visa and Mastercard in 2025.
- ▪The increase in volume is mainly due to institutional transactions.
- ▪Market predictions for Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by the end of 2026 are at 4.8%.
- ▪The market for an $80,000 Bitcoin price has seen a sharp drop in confidence, now at 14.5%.
- ▪Traders view the structural shift in transaction volume as a positive long-term signal.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/29033724/BTCfullsize-496-457x457.png" alt="Bitcoin transaction volume surpasses Visa, Mastercard in 2025" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> Bitcoin transaction volume surpasses Visa, Mastercard in 2025 Bitcoin Price Predictions in April Share Add us on Google by Estefano Gomez Apr. 29, 2026 Bitcoin’s transaction volume outpaced Visa and Mastercard in 2025. The odds of Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by December 31, 2026, are at 4.8% YES. The 2025 volume surge mainly reflects institutional transactions rather than retail use. Bitcoin’s volumes are largely wholesale and institutional, unlike Visa and Mastercard, which process consumer payments.
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