Bitcoin Lightning Network Tops $1 Billion Volume in November 2025 as Average Payment Hits $223

The Bitcoin Lightning Network processed more than $1 billion in payments in November 2025, marking its first billion‑dollar month and signaling rising real‑world usage. Researchers estimate the layer‑2 system handled about 5.2 million transactions in that period, while average transfer size climbed to $223, driven largely by exchange activity. Network capacity also exceeded 5,600 BTC, indicating expanding infrastructure for faster and cheaper Bitcoin payments.