Stablecoins Surpass Bitcoin as Top Rail for 2026 Crypto Betting

By May 25 coverage shows stablecoins, especially USDT on TRON, overtaking BTC for day-to-day sports betting bankrolls due to zero volatility and 1-5 minute settlements. The story opened May 18 with blockchain explainers and Dexsport profiles ahead of the expanded FIFA World Cup (48 teams, 104 matches, June 11-July 19). Mid-week pieces ranked licensed platforms and warned of BTC price swings eroding winnings, culminating in explicit BTC-vs-USDT comparisons that cite a $65 billion 2026 market forecast and trillions in prior-year stablecoin volume. Multi-chain operators like Dexsport now promote both rails but emphasize stablecoins for live betting stability.