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Market Demand Trends

Block, Inc. · 2026-08-05 · Importance 23 · Surprise 22

Total Gross Payment Volume (GPV) increased 12% year over year to $74.7 billion in the second quarter of 2026 from $66.6 billion. Square GPV rose 13% to $72.8 billion, indicating continued growth in payment activity among Square sellers and merchants. Cash App GPV declined 20% to $1.9 billion from $2.4 billion, offsetting part of Square’s growth. For the first six months, total GPV increased 12% to $137.8 billion, while Square GPV grew 13% and Cash App GPV fell 25%.

Key facts

• Gross Payment Volume (GPV) for the three months ended Jun. 30, 2026: $74,734 (in millions). source
• New Volume Added (NVA) growth from self-onboarded sellers grew at the fastest pace since Q2 2021. source