Coinbase reported that as of April 2025, 15% of its Bitcoin transactions are processed using the Lightning Network, marking a significant technological advancement.
Coinbase Announcement
In April 2025, Coinbase announced that 15% of Bitcoin trades are conducted through the Lightning Network, indicating a major tech progress since its integration in April 2024.
Michael Rihani, Coinbase’s Product Director, emphasized that integrating the network marks a "key milestone" for "enhancing Bitcoin."
Impact on Global Transactions
The integration boosts Bitcoin's role in global payment systems, affecting transaction efficiency and cost. Market players see this as a significant adoption of Lightning technology.
Financially, it interacts with Bitcoin's price dynamics, which may influence strategies for institutional and retail investors.
Expansion Among Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Launched in 2016, the Lightning Network has grown significantly. Coinbase's integration represents one of the most important adoptions of this technology among major exchanges. Experts foresee broader applications, with data suggesting rising adoption may continue to influence Bitcoin's transactional capacity and market value.
The integration of the Lightning Network into Coinbase highlights the increasing importance of technologies that facilitate the expanding use of Bitcoin in global payments.
