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Crypto Card Usage Surges 2.7x Since 2025 Despite Bitcoin Market Swings, Research Finds
According to a study by independent researcher Alex Obchakevich, crypto card transaction activity has grown 2.7 times since January 2025 despite sharp swings in Bitcoin prices. The findings challenge the long-held assumption that spending activity in the crypto economy rises and falls alongside the market. The crypto card study analyzed 76 weeks of transaction data from 16 crypto card providers and found virtually no correlation between card usage and Bitcoin’s price movements. Instead, spending patterns remained remarkably stable, suggesting that users are increasingly treating crypto cards as practical financial ... (full story)