USD1, a stablecoin by World Liberty Financial, reached a $2.1 billion market cap just 60 days after its 2025 launch. It outpaced the early growth of USDT and USDC. Its success has revived interest in using Bitcoin as a settlement layer for stablecoins . The rapid rise of stablecoins, particularly World Liberty Financial’s USD1, is reshaping industry conversations. Launched in March 2025, USD1 reached a $2.1 billion market cap within just two months, an explosive debut that’s drawn renewed attention to Bitcoin’s potential as a host for stablecoin payment rails. According to a blog post by crypto analyst Norbert, USD1’s growth is fueling broader speculation about Bitcoin evolving from a store of value into a transactional backbone for digital dollars. WLFI: From Skepticism to Success Notably, World Liberty Financial launched in September 2024 to mixed reactions. Critics questioned its ties to the Trump family and called the project politically motivated. Venture capital firms kept their distance, and analysts flagged potential conflicts of interest. Related: World Liberty Financial Airdrops $4 Million USD1 to 85,106 WLFI Holders But by March 20… The post Could Bitcoin Power the Future of Stablecoin Payments? appeared first on Coin Edition .
