Stablecoins have emerged as the dominant force in onchain activity, marking a shift in the cryptocurrency landscape from price cycles to usage. In a recent discussion on Byte-Sized Insight, Matthias Bauer-Langgartner from Chainalysis highlighted this trend, emphasizing its implications for the crypto market in 2026. The conversation, hosted by Cointelegraph's Savannah Fortis, delved into how stablecoins are influencing transaction volumes and user behavior, setting the stage for future developments in the industry.