Bitcoin Lightning Network capacity has reached a new all-time high of 5,606 BTC.

This significant milestone surpassed the previous record set in March 2023.

The increase signals growing adoption and confidence in the Layer 2 scaling solution for Bitcoin.

This surge in capacity is largely attributed to major exchanges adding liquidity to the network.

Exchanges like Binance and OKX have been depositing more Bitcoin into payment channels.

This move by exchanges demonstrates their commitment to leveraging the Lightning Network for faster and cheaper transactions.

The capacity saw a notable increase in November and December, following a year of decline.

Amboss, an analytics platform, reported the capacity at 5,637 BTC, which is approximately $490 million.

This record capacity highlights the expanding utility and infrastructure of the Lightning Network.

It suggests a positive outlook for Bitcoin's micro-payment capabilities and broader adoption.