Fundamentals

Today's Low

$1.00

Today's High

Price & Market Stats

USDC Price	$1.00
24h High / 24h Low	$1.00 / $1.00
Trading Volume	$3,496,255,634.00
Price Change (24h)	-$0.00
Price Change Percentage (24h)	-0.004%
Market Cap Rank	#7

Market Cap	$61,679,524,210.00
Market Cap Change (24h)	-$30,926,274.50
Market Cap Change Percentage (24h)	-0.05%
Volume / Market Cap	0.0567
All-Time High	$1.17
All-Time Low	$0.88

About USDC

What Is USDC?

USD Coin is a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar on 1:1 basis, used in DeFi and trading as a stable asset.

Who Are the Founders of USDC?

USD Coin was developed by Circle and Coinbase exchange under the governance of the Centre Consortium in 2018.

What Makes USDC Unique?

USD Coin is fully backed by fiat reserves and audited regularly for transparency.

How Is the USDC Network Secured?

Secured by the blockchain it is issued on, such as Ethereum or Solana.

What Is USDC’s Role in the Crypto Ecosystem?

Stable asset for DeFi and trading.

How Is USDC’s Technology Upgraded?

Centre Consortium manages upgrades.

Who Are the Largest Corporate Holders of USDC?

Widely held by institutions, exchanges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is USDC Legal?

Yes, USDC is legal but faces scrutiny as a stablecoin.

Can USDC Be Hacked?

USDC is secure on its underlying blockchain, but centralized issues can pose risks.

Can I Use USDC for Everyday Purchases?

Yes, USDC is used widely in DeFi, but fewer places accept it directly for purchases.

Guides

Buying Guide for USDC

Staking Guide for USDC

Team

Jeremy Allaire

Co-Founder

Jeremy is responsible for strategy, vision and operating execution at Circle. He brings more than two decades of experience building and leading global internet software platforms, including founder and CEO of Brightcove, technologist and entrepreneur in residence at General Catalyst, CTO of Macromedia, and co-founder and CTO of Allaire Corporation.

Sean Neville

Co-Founder