Bitcoin’s Lightning Network capacity has declined from over 5,400 BTC in late 2023 to around 4,200 BTC by August 2025. By mid-2025, roughly 15% of Bitcoin withdrawals on the platform were now routed via Lightning.

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network capacity has declined from over 5,400 BTC in late 2023 to around 4,200 BTC by August 2025. By mid-2025, roughly 15% of Bitcoin withdrawals on the platform were now routed via Lightning.

Source: https://cryptoslate.com/why-lightning-network-capacity-declining-20-in-2025-is-not-as-bad-as-it-sounds/