2026 Cryptocurrency Growth: Non-Trading Revenue Streams and Cross-Sector Impacts

The 2026 cryptocurrency market growth beyond trading will be driven by three core revenue streams, validated by industry data and company actions [0]. First,

focuses on transaction routing, coordination, and settlement across hybrid on-chain/off-chain financial systems, with FS Vector partner Emily Goodman highlighting a shift toward “orchestration” in these systems. Second, —regulated platforms for trading real-world event outcomes—are gaining traction, as evidenced by Coinbase’s acquisition of The Clearing Company and subsequent launch of prediction markets to reduce its reliance on trading revenue. Third, (including real-world assets/RWAs, funds, and deposits) have already doubled to $35B in market size by 2025 (CoinShares 2026 Outlook), with further growth projected.

For traditional financial services (TradFi), integration with crypto infrastructure is underway: Interactive Brokers (IBKR) now allows stablecoin funding for retail accounts, signaling early adoption. Tokenization also enables TradFi to expand product suites by offering fractional ownership of high-value assets. For blockchain infrastructure companies, Coinbase (COIN) is actively diversifying revenue sources beyond trading, while smart contract platforms like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) will benefit from increased demand driven by tokenization and stablecoin usage.

A key cross-sector insight is the crypto industry’s evolution from a trading-dominated model to one centered on infrastructure and innovative financial products, bridging TradFi and crypto ecosystems. Tokenization emerges as a critical connector, enabling fractional access to high-value assets and expanding market reach for both sectors. Stablecoin infrastructure plays a pivotal role in facilitating hybrid financial system operations, which is likely to become a foundational component of future financial interactions.

Coinbase’s diversification into prediction markets reduces its revenue concentration risk, while TradFi firms like Interactive Brokers can capture new customer segments through stablecoin integration. Blockchain platforms (ETH, SOL) stand to gain from increased smart contract activity driven by tokenization and stablecoin transactions.

Regulatory uncertainty remains a significant downside, as the industry lacks clear guidelines for non-trading crypto products. Additionally, a McKinsey report projecting stablecoin value to reach $2T by 2028 remains unverified, and exact 2026 revenue figures for prediction markets are not yet available [0].

The crypto market’s 2026 growth beyond trading will be fueled by stablecoin infrastructure, prediction markets, and tokenized assets, with measurable progress already seen in tokenized asset growth. Traditional financial services and blockchain companies are actively adapting: TradFi via integration, blockchain firms via diversification. Sentiment is neutral to bullish, balanced by regulatory uncertainties. Stakeholders should monitor these emerging revenue streams and cross-sector integration trends for strategic insights.