Citi analyst Sophia Bantanidis has projected that bank tokens will exceed stablecoins in transaction volume by 2030, reaching an estimated $100–$140 trillion in annual turnover. Speaking at DAS London, Bantanidis described stablecoins as a pivotal moment for blockchain's institutional adoption, akin to 'ChatGPT'. Citi has increased its base-case projection for stablecoin issuance to $1.9 trillion by 2030, with a bullish scenario of $4 trillion. Key growth drivers include regulatory support and offshore USD demand, alongside rising stablecoin integration by e-commerce firms.