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Data-Driven Update on Stablecoins

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Stablecoins Market Trends
  1. The total supply of stablecoins has reached $189 billion, with Tether's USDT being the most popular, making up 66% of that amount. Ethereum holds a significant part of the stablecoin market, showing its importance in the space.
  2. Stablecoins are vital in up markets as they help facilitate trading, with volumes hitting $120 billion. They also act as a safe place to store value, making them useful in both rising and falling markets.
  3. On-chain activity with stablecoins is growing, especially on Solana, where transaction counts have soared. New stablecoins are also entering the market, driven by demand for yield and innovative financial products.

Welcome to the stablecoin boom

Alex's Personal Blog • 0 implied HN points • 30 Dec 24
🔮 Crypto Stablecoins Blockchain Digital Currency Investment Regulation
  1. Stablecoins are becoming more popular, especially as Tether faces troubles in Europe. This situation opens the market for other stablecoins that follow regulations.
  2. Companies making stablecoins can earn money by investing the dollars customers give them in low-risk options. As interest rates rise, these investments become even more profitable.
  3. Banks are looking to join the stablecoin market, simply because there’s money to be made. In 2025, we might see big moves like stablecoin IPOs and more investments in the sector.

Best of State of the Network in 2024

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin Ethereum Mining DeFi Stablecoins Derivatives
  1. Bitcoin saw significant changes this year, especially with the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs and a major halving event, which affected miner revenues and the overall ecosystem.
  2. Ethereum is evolving with its modular structure, increasing staking opportunities, and upgrades like Dencun, making transactions more scalable and efficient.
  3. The stablecoin market grew tremendously, with new players entering the space, while decentralized exchanges became essential for trading and providing liquidity in the crypto landscape.

State of the Network’s 2024 Year in Review

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 24 Dec 24
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin ETFs Stablecoins Market Trends Regulation
  1. 2024 was a big year for crypto, highlighted by Bitcoin ETFs launching and Bitcoin's price soaring to over $100K. It showed a strong recovery from the previous crypto winter.
  2. Meme coins and stablecoins gained much popularity, with stablecoins being used more globally for payments and financial services. This shift indicates their growing importance in the financial system.
  3. The U.S. presidential election boosted crypto markets due to pro-crypto policies, leading to record institutional interest and optimism for the future. Yet, some regulatory uncertainties are still present.

Tether (USDT) Analyst Report

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jun 25
🔮 Crypto Blockchain Stablecoins Market Analysis Digital Assets Investment Trends
  1. USDT is great for fast and cheap cross-border payments, making it useful for people in countries where getting US dollars is tough.
  2. It's easily available on many platforms, helping it become popular quickly as people use it more for trading and blockchain activities.
  3. Institutions like USDT too because it's stable and makes transactions simpler, showing that it's not just for everyday users.
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