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The stablecoin market has just crossed a new milestone, reaching a record market cap of $200 billion. This milestone marks a significant $40 billion increase since early November when the U.S. presidential election results were announced. Meanwhile, stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), have been dominating the market.
Stablecoin Market Hits Record Heights
According to data from CryptoQuant, the stablecoin market has seen impressive growth, with Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) leading the way. The rise of stablecoins isn’t just about their growing market caps.
CryptoQuant suggests that the increased liquidity provided by these stablecoins could be a “positive impulse” for the broader crypto market. The growing availability of liquidity means that more funds are circulating in the market.
Tether, the dominant stablecoin, currently has a market cap of $139 billion, a 15% increase since November. USDC follows closely behind, growing by 48% to reach a market cap of $52.5 billion.
However, liquidity trends for both stablecoins are also on the rise, with USDC’s 30-day liquidity increasing by 20%, marking its fastest growth in a year.
Impact On the Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin, which has already seen a 50% increase in value this year hitting a new ATH of $110K, could benefit significantly from this liquidity boost. With more funds available for trading, Bitcoin and other digital assets may continue to rise in value.
With more liquidity flowing into the market, the stage is set for further growth and expansion in the months to come.