Lightning Network Hits $1B Monthly Volume as Bitcoin Usage Grows

Lightning Network Adoption Rises Despite Bitcoin Price Recent Weakness
The Bitcoin Lightning Network transaction volume has crossed a historic milestone, processing around $1.17 billion in payments during November 2025 for the first time. The data was highlighted by Coin Bureau and backed by estimates from River Financial.

Lightning Network Adoption Rises Despite Bitcoin Price Recent Weakness
The Bitcoin Lightning Network transaction volume has crossed a historic milestone, processing around $1.17 billion in payments during November 2025 for the first time. The data was highlighted by Coin Bureau and backed by estimates from River Financial.

Despite the lack of price momentum, institutions and exchanges continue to increase their use of Lightning.

Major exchanges and infrastructure providers have added liquidity, while institutional transfers worth millions of dollars have been completed in seconds using the network.

The Network capacity also expanded, with over 5,600 BTC locked into its channels by the end of 2025.

In the End
The rise in Bitcoin Lightning Network transaction volume shows that utility is starting to matter more than hype. Even during a soft price phase, real usage continues to grow.

Lightning’s $1 billion milestone suggests Bitcoin is steadily moving closer to functioning as everyday money, not just a store of value.

Note: The article above is for informational purposes only; It does not constitute any financial or legal advice.

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