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bitcoinmagazine.comOCT 62 min read$FLD

Crypto Card Payments Hit Record $12.5B As Adoption Surges

Crypto card payments reached a record $12.5B, up 140% year-to-date, driven by stablecoin use and cross-border demand. Jupiter Spend saw a 55% increase in activated cards. Fold Holdings (FLD) launched its Bitcoin Credit Card, offering up to 4% rewards. Aven introduced a Bitcoin Visa Card allowing users to borrow against their holdings.

Original reporting
bitcoinmagazine.com
Published Oct 6, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$FLD
Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
$FLD
Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$FLDBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The record volume underscores a maturing crypto‑payment ecosystem, potentially expanding the addressable market for companies like Fold.

02

Market read

First‑time disclosure of record crypto‑card volume and new product launches suggests a growth catalyst for crypto‑payment firms.

03

What to watch

The reliance on Visa and Stripe may expose Fold to traditional payment network fees and compliance costs.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: immediate

Background

Crypto‑card payments have grown 140% YTD, reaching $12.5B, driven by stablecoin usage and cross‑border demand.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FLDBullishHigh confidence
Context

Fold Holdings announced its Bitcoin Credit Card and the sector saw record $12.5B crypto‑card volume, indicating growing demand for its product.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in higher card‑usage fees and network effects.

Evidence & confidence

The article provides the first report of record crypto‑card volume and a new product rollout, both material to Fold's business.

Market effects

Sector

Crypto‑card volume surge signals expanding use of stablecoins and on‑chain payment infrastructure, benefiting fintechs and crypto‑payment providers.

Regional

Global, with strong activity in North America and Europe where Visa and Stripe issuing networks operate.

Global

Highlights broader crypto adoption trend that could influence regulatory scrutiny and institutional interest.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If regulatory pressure on stablecoins intensifies, crypto‑card usage could face headwinds, limiting Fold's upside.

Key entities

  • company
    Fold Holdings

    NASDAQ‑listed fintech offering a Bitcoin‑backed Visa credit card.

  • company
    Aven

    Provider of a Bitcoin Visa card with borrowing features, partnered with BitGo and Coastal Community Bank.

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