USDC Cross-Chain Circulating Supply Tops $80 Billion for First Time

USDC’s market cap has climbed rapidly from just above $70 billion in early February toward a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the increase to capital outflows from the UAE.

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Summary

USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion after rising by several billion dollars in recent weeks. The stablecoin’s supply was just above $70 billion in early February and reached $75 billion earlier this month, extending the growth trend previously reflected in cross-chain supply data above $80 billion. An analyst attributed the latest increase in supply to capital outflows from the UAE.

Terms & Concepts
  • USDC: A U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin designed to maintain a 1:1 value with the dollar.
  • market cap: The total value of a cryptocurrency’s circulating supply, typically calculated by multiplying supply by its unit price.
  • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency intended to track the value of a reference asset, often a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar.