Crypto card deposits crossed $10 billion for the first time on or around July 1, 2026. That number is up 82% year-to-date and roughly 250% compared to the same point last year.
The milestone was reported by Paymentscan and highlighted by Blockchain Center. The data reflects cumulative card deposit volume, not speculative trading flows.
The numbers behind the number
The climb to $10 billion was not a sudden spike. Cumulative payments were already nearing $9.9 billion by mid-June 2026, meaning the final push was almost inevitable.
Monthly volumes tell the story of the acceleration. On-chain card volumes hit $607 million in March 2026, then climbed to $833 million in May. Annualized from early 2026 figures, spending was already tracking toward an $18 billion run rate.
