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Stablecoins

Volume, capitalisation and the peg: whether they hold the dollar

A stablecoin is a token pegged to the value of the dollar. The peg is held in different ways: some issues are backed by reserves in bank accounts and short treasury bills, others by crypto collateral, others still by market mechanisms without direct backing. A deviation of a fraction of a per cent is routine; a wide and lasting gap means the market doubts the backing.

Total issued

303.5 B $

Share of the market

11.09 %

Stablecoins

all hold the peg

A stablecoin is meant to be worth one dollar. A deviation of a fraction of a per cent is routine; a wide and lasting gap means the market doubts the backing.

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