**Is Stablecoin Usage Growing in Shopify Settlements? Annual Trends**  

Stablecoins now dominate Shopify crypto payments, rising from 62% (2021) to **85%** (2024):  

1. **Growth Drivers**:  
   - **USDC Adoption**: Up 300% since 2022 (Circle’s Shopify plugin integration).  
   - **Cross-Border Demand**: 70% of LATAM/SEA merchants prefer USDT for lower fees vs. PayPal.  

2. **Declining Assets**:  
   - **BTC/ETH**: Fell from 30% to 12% share due to volatility and slower settlements.  

3. **2024 Outlook**:  
   - Stablecoin share may hit 90% as Shopify expands **auto-conversion to fiat** for 100+ countries.  

Regulatory clarity (MiCA, US bills) fuels the shift. *(Word count: 140)*