As of October 20, 2026, Bitcoin's Lightning Network public channel capacity was about 37% lower than its December 2025 peak, showing 3,545.89 BTC compared to 5,637 BTC previously. However, this capacity measure doesn't reflect payment volume, which grew significantly: in November 2025, Lightning processed an estimated $1.17 billion across 5.22 million transactions, up from $286.5 million and 2.42 million transactions in November 2024. The average payment size also nearly doubled. These figures highlight that while visible channel capacity fluctuates, actual payment activity on the network can increase, emphasizing the need to consider multiple metrics when assessing Lightning's usage.
Bitcoin Lightning Network capacity was about 37% below its December 2025 high, with 3,545.89 BTC as of October 21, 2026. For readers following cryptocurrency markets, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 21, 2026 05:11 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies priced on Pluang, 44 rose and 5 fell today. Notable movers include GRT at Rp449 (+4.87%, 94% Sell), AAVE at Rp2,793,220 (+4.77%, 57% Buy), and ONE at Rp26 (+4.24%, 59% Buy).
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