# Lightning Network 2026 Capacity and Payment Stats

https://blockonomi.com/bitcoin-lightning-network-statistics-2026-capacity-nodes-and-payment-growth/

Bitcoin's Lightning Network handled $1.17 billion in payments in November 2025. Public capacity dropped to 4,900 BTC from a record 5,637 BTC. Node and channel counts are below earlier peaks.

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Created: 2026-10-29T04:32:42.039881+00:00

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Original source: https://blockonomi.com/bitcoin-lightning-network-statistics-2026-capacity-nodes-and-payment-growth/