In mid-January 2026, approximately 60,000 transactions per day were processed using cryptocurrency payment cards, 22 times more than in December 2024.
This rapid growth indicates that more and more people are choosing to use digital assets for everyday purchases and services.
This is convenient because when paying with cryptocurrency cards, digital assets are immediately converted into fiat currency. Instead of using exchanges, liquidating assets, enduring withdrawal delays, and then transferring funds through banks, investors have found faster methods. Moreover, major payment companies Visa and Mastercard are already integrating cryptocurrency into their systems.
Since the end of 2024, more than 7.3 million transactions worth over $804 million have been processed. The number of crypto card users has grown to 150,000.
Solana has become their most popular asset. More than 20,000 people have used crypto cards based on this altcoin, conducting nearly 385,000 transactions totaling over $40 million.
Among companies servicing crypto cards, Etherfi is the leader, accounting for approximately 50% of the total volume. Its competitors include Gnosis, MetaMask, Tria, Holyheld, and Ready.