About USDC

USDC is a fully reserved stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, issued by Circle Internet Financial Ltd. and governed by the Centre Consortium, a partnership between Circle and Coinbase. Launched in 2018, USDC is one of the most widely used stablecoins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, enabling fast, secure, and transparent digital transactions across multiple blockchain networks.

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Key Features

  • Fiat-Backed Stability: Each USDC is backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasury reserves, ensuring it maintains a 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar.
  • Multi-Chain Support: USDC is available on various blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Polygon, Tron, and Stellar, facilitating interoperability across decentralized finance (DeFi) and payments.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Circle, the issuer of USDC, complies with U.S. money transmission laws and has received an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in the EU under MiCA regulation, ensuring that USDC meets stringent financial standards.

Use Cases

  • Payments & Remittances: USDC enables borderless transactions with near-instant settlement, reducing reliance on traditional banking infrastructure.
  • DeFi & Web3 Applications: Used in lending, borrowing, staking, and trading across decentralized finance platforms.
  • Institutional Adoption: Major financial institutions, fintech firms, and businesses leverage USDC for settlements, payroll, and treasury management.

Future Developments

Circle continues expanding USDC’s adoption, integrating it into global payment networks and enhancing its utility in Web3, traditional finance, and tokenized assets.

USDC Technical Details

Network

Blockchain
Algorand, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Ethereum, Flow, Solana, Stellar, TRON

USDC Organization & Team

Jeremy Allaire
Jeremy Allaire

Co-Founder & CEO

Sean Neville
Sean Neville

Co-Founder & President of Product & Operations

USDC FAQ

What is the price of USDC today?

As of Apr 6, 2026, USDC trades at $1.00.

What is the market cap rank of USDC?

USDC is currently ranked #6 by market cap.

What is the market cap of USDC?

USDC has a market capitalization of $77,695,224,913.49.

What is the 24-hour trading volume of USDC?

USDC has a 24-hour trading volume of $9,813,547,155.31.

How much has USDC increased or decreased in the last hour?

USDC has increased by 0.02% over the last hour.

How much has USDC increased or decreased in the last 24 hours?

USDC has increased by 0.01% over the last 24 hours.

How much has USDC increased or decreased in the last 7 days?

USDC has increased by 0.01% over the last 7 days.

How much has USDC increased or decreased in the last 30 days?

USDC has remained flat over the last 30 days.

How much has USDC increased or decreased in the last 60 days?

USDC has remained flat over the last 60 days.

How much has USDC increased or decreased in the last 90 days?

USDC has increased by 0.03% over the last 90 days.

What is the all-time high of USDC?

USDC reached an all-time high of $2.35, recorded on Nov 16, 2021.

How far is USDC from its all-time high?

USDC is currently 57.44% below ATH.

What is the all-time low of USDC?

USDC recorded an all-time low of $0.88, recorded on Mar 11, 2023.

How much is USDC up since its all-time low?

USDC is currently 13.97% above ATL.

What is the circulating supply of USDC?

USDC has a circulating supply of 77,697,767,414.33.

What is the total supply of USDC?

USDC has a total supply of 77,697,767,414.33.

What is the fully diluted valuation of USDC?

USDC has a fully diluted valuation of $77,695,224,913.49.

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