Binance Research data shows illicit crypto activity accounts for under 1% of total on-chain transactions despite rising illicit funds.
Illicit cryptocurrency transactions represent less than 1% of total on-chain transaction volume, according to recent findings. The data highlights that over $75 billion in illicit funds remain on-chain as of 2025, marking a 28% increase from the previous year.
While the volume of illicit funds has grown, major crypto mixers face capacity constraints, limiting their ability to process large sums quickly. Laundering $1 billion in stolen funds could take over 100 days due to these restrictions. Despite this, blockchain ledgers continue to enable traceability, with over 80% of illicit funds moved to downstream addresses but still trackable.