Walmart's Trading Volume Drops 20.45% Ranking 40th as it Explores Stablecoins to Cut Billions in Transaction Fees

On June 16, 2025, Walmart's trading volume reached $1.407 billion, a 20.45% decrease from the previous day, ranking 40th in the day's stock market. Walmart (WMT) fell 0.16%, marking its ninth consecutive day of decline, with a total drop of 5.69% over the past nine days.

Walmart, along with Amazon, is exploring the issuance of stablecoins to expedite payment processing and potentially save billions in transaction fees. This move is part of a broader trend among retailers aiming to bypass traditional payment networks, which could significantly impact the company's financial landscape.

JPMorgan has downplayed the threat of stablecoins to major credit card companies like Visa and MasterCard, suggesting that the potential disruption from Walmart and Amazon's plans may be overstated. However, the development of in-house blockchain-based payment solutions by these retailers poses a real challenge to traditional payment systems.

Walmart's exploration of stablecoins is part of a larger strategy to enhance its payment infrastructure and reduce reliance on third-party payment processors. This initiative, if successful, could lead to substantial cost savings and improved operational efficiency for the retail giant.