Stablecoins hit all-time high: $223.95 billion

With a 64.51% growth in one year, stablecoins are consolidating themselves as the safe haven in the volatile crypto world.

The market capitalization of stablecoins reached a new record of $223.95 billion, according to data from DeFiLlama. This milestone, driven by a $6.66 billion increase in just seven days, reflects the growing adoption of these stablecoins in transactions, decentralized finance (DeFi) and as a hedge against market volatility.

In the last seven days, stablecoins' market cap increased by $6.66 billion, while in the last 12 months the growth was 64.51% / DeFiLlama

A record that sets the trend for stablecoins

Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value linked to assets such as the US dollar, reached a market capitalization of $223.95 billion, according to DeFiLlama. This record growth not only underlines their importance in the crypto ecosystem, but also their role as a key tool for transactions, savings and protection against volatility.

Accelerated growth in seven days and 12 months

In the last seven days, stablecoin capitalization increased by $6.66 billion, while in the last 12 months the growth was 64.51%, going from $136.13 billion to the current figure. This boost is due to:

Uncertainty in traditional markets: Investors seek refuge in stable assets.
Expansion of DeFi: Stablecoins are essential in lending, staking and yield farming.
Global adoption: Their use is growing in economies with high inflation and monetary restrictions.

USDC and Tether lead the market

USDC: It registered a growth of 24.16% in the last month, reaching a capitalization of $10.94 billion. Its expansion is partly due to the MICA regulation in Europe and its presence in more than 180 countries.

Tether (USDT): It remains the undisputed leader with a market cap of $142.09 billion. Recently, Tether announced annual net profits exceeding $13 billion and a share capital exceeding $20 billion.

Sky Dollar (USDS): The emerging phenomenon

Sky Dollar (USDS) is one of the fastest-growing stablecoins, with a 146% increase in the last month, reaching a market cap of $4.03 billion. 95% of its tokens are minted on the Ethereum network, which leads with 54.3% of stablecoins issued, totaling $121.55 billion.

Factors behind the growth

The growth of the crypto market has been driven by:

• Interest rate cuts: The US Federal Reserve began reducing rates last year.
• Flexible regulations: President Donald Trump's promises of new regulations favorable to the crypto sector.
• Bitcoin ETF: Its arrival attracted new investors to the ecosystem.

The record $223.95 billion in stablecoin market capitalization marks a historic milestone in the crypto ecosystem. With leaders such as Tether (USDT) and USDC, and the emergence of new stablecoins such as Sky Dollar (USDS), these stablecoins are consolidating themselves as fundamental pillars in global finance, both traditional and decentralized. Their growth reflects the trust of users and their crucial role in market stability.

Disclaimer: This news is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile; invest responsibly and do your own research.