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Stablecoin Market Cap Continues 14-Month Contraction, Drops to $130 Billion

In a recent report by CC Data, a prominent cryptocurrency data analysis company, it was revealed that the stablecoin market experienced its 14th consecutive month of contraction.

This contraction in the market has led to a decline in liquidity and trading activity within the broader crypto market. The total market capitalization of stablecoins dropped to $130 billion, reaching its lowest level since September 2021.


The graph depicting the market capitalization and trading volume of stablecoins

Stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset such as the U.S. dollar, serve as a crucial intermediary between the world of cryptocurrencies and traditional fiat currencies. Their primary function is to facilitate seamless transactions within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Experts and market watchers have expressed concerns about the impact of this contraction on cryptocurrency prices. The dwindling stablecoin market is seen as an indicator of diminishing liquidity, which could potentially hinder any sustained recovery in cryptocurrency prices.

According to macroeconomic analyst Tom Dunleavy, stablecoins are the lifeblood of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. He suggests that the continued decline in stablecoin market capitalization implies that the market has not yet escaped the grips of the bearish trend.

Leading U.S. investment bank, JP Morgan, also noted in a recent report that it would be challenging for cryptocurrency prices to exhibit a sustained recovery until the contraction in the stablecoin market ceases.

Furthermore, Goldman Sachs, in an earlier report this year, likened the contraction in stablecoins to a form of quantitative tightening within the cryptocurrency market. The report stated that the reduction in liquidity and leverage associated with stablecoin contraction could have significant implications.

CC Data’s report further reveals that the trading volume of stablecoins on centralized exchanges has plummeted by 40.6% to $460 billion, representing the lowest monthly trading volume since December of the previous year.

Interestingly, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, witnessed an increase in the trading volume of ‘True USD (TUSD)’ this month. TUSD’s trading volume reached $29 billion, surpassing other popular stablecoins like USDC and BUSD, positioning itself as the second most traded stablecoin on centralized exchanges.

As the contraction in the stablecoin market continues, it raises concerns regarding liquidity and trading activity in the wider cryptocurrency landscape. Market participants are closely monitoring the situation, awaiting signs of a potential reversal or stabilization in the stablecoin market, which could provide a more favorable environment for cryptocurrency prices to rebound.

However, until stability returns to the stablecoin market, the prospects for sustained growth and recovery in the broader crypto market remain uncertain.

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