USDC

Name: USDC
Brand: Cryptocurrency
SKU: USDC
Price: 0.999734 USD
Availability: InStock

USDC

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$0.9997

-$0.00007149(-0.01%)Today

Market cap

74.95B

Total volume (24h)

13.03B

Volume / Market cap

0.1738

Circulating supply

74.97B

Day range (24h)

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All-time low

$0.8776

All-time high

$1.04

About USDC (USDC)

USD Coin, aka USDC, is a fiat-backed stablecoin designed to maintain a value of $1 USD. USDC offers a way to transact and store value in a stable digital currency.Stablecoins are usually pegged to a traditional asset like the U.S. dollar or the euro. Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, can change in price significantly. However a stablecoin aims to stay affixed in value. One stablecoin typically equals one unit of the asset it represents. For example, $1 USD equals 1 USDC.

Stablecoins achieve price stability by being backed by reserves, such as cash or short-term government bonds, or by using algorithms to balance supply and demand. This makes them useful for sending money, trading, or participating in DeFi protocols without worrying about large fluctuations in value. Stablecoins are widely used for payments, savings, and as a bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

You can use USDC to trade and transact digital currencies, as well as participate in blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Solana, and more. USDC is an ERC-20 (and multi-chain compatible) token that is fully collateralized by cash equivalents and short-term U.S. government bonds. This means that for every 1 USDC issued, there is $1 USD or an equivalent asset held in reserve by Circle, a regulated financial institution. Unlike cryptocurrencies that use mining or staking to validate transactions, USDC is issued by approved entities following strict compliance and transparency guidelines.

USDC’s biggest use case is that it is a stable medium of exchange. USDC is beneficial to crypto networks because it increases accessibility, liquidity, and interoperability. With USDC, users can transact with a price-stable asset across multiple blockchain ecosystems. You can redeem your USDC for U.S. dollars at any time through approved partners.

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Price history

Today (June 10, 2026)	$0.9997	-0.01%
24 hours ago (June 9, 2026)	$0.9998	-0.01%
1 week ago (June 3, 2026)	$0.9996	+0.02%
1 month ago (May 11, 2026)	$0.9999	-0.01%
1 year ago (June 10, 2025)	$0.9998	-0.01%

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USDC market moves

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Circle launched Agent Stack, a suite of tools that lets AI agents hold funds, make payments, and interact using USDC without human intervention. This includes agent wallets, a marketplace, and a nanopayments protocol for microtransactions. Reports indicate AI agents settled 98.6% of transactions in USDC last year, with average transaction sizes under $0.50. The developments position USDC as infrastructure for the emerging machine economy.
Hyperliquid designated USDC as its official Aligned Quote Asset with Coinbase acting as the treasury deployer. The arrangement phases out the competing USDH stablecoin over time. Coinbase and Circle will manage liquidity and minting while Hyperliquid captures a significant share of reserve income from USDC deposits on the platform. The partnership aims to strengthen USDC's position in decentralized perpetuals trading.
Bermuda is airdropping USDC to residents, educating citizens on crypto wallets, and onboarding merchants to accept stablecoin payments. The initiative includes plans to accept digital assets for government fees such as at the Department of Motor Vehicles. It builds on partnerships with Circle and Coinbase to develop infrastructure for what officials describe as the world's first fully onchain economy. A further USDC airdrop is planned in connection with an upcoming digital finance forum.

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USDC is a tokenized form of the U.S. dollar designed for use on blockchain networks. Each USD Coin (USDC) is backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars or equivalent assets held in reserve by a regulated custodian. Crypto custodians securely hold and manage digital assets on behalf of users or companies. There are three different types of crypto custodians: centralized custodians, decentralized custodians, and hybrid custodians.
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