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The USDC (USDC) price in United States Dollar is $1 USD as of 12:28 (UTC) today.
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USDC price USD live chart (USDC/USD)
Last updated as of 2025-10-14 12:28:38(UTC+0)

Live USDC price today in USD

The live USDC price today is $1 USD, with a current market cap of $75.82B. The USDC price is up by 0.01% in the last 24 hours, and the 24-hour trading volume is $23.89B. The USDC/USD (USDC to USD) conversion rate is updated in real time.
How much is 1 USDC worth in United States Dollar?
As of now, the USDC (USDC) price in United States Dollar is valued at $1 USD. You can buy 1USDC for $1 now, you can buy 10 USDC for $10 now. In the last 24 hours, the highest USDC to USD price is $1 USD, and the lowest USDC to USD price is $0.9994 USD.

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USDC market Info

Price performance (24h)
24h
24h low $124h high $1
All-time high:
$2.35
Price change (24h):
+0.01%
Price change (7D):
+0.03%
Price change (1Y):
+0.00%
Market ranking:
#7
Market cap:
$75,823,327,037.23
Fully diluted market cap:
$75,823,327,037.23
Volume (24h):
$23,891,633,755.19
Circulating supply:
75.82B USDC
Max supply:
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About USDC (USDC)

What Is USD Coin?

USD Coin (USDC) is a type of cryptocurrency known as a stablecoin. Stablecoins are a category of digital assets that maintain a stable value relative to a specific asset or a pool of assets. In the case of USDC, its value is pegged 1:1 with the United States Dollar. This means that each USD Coin token corresponds to one US dollar.

USD Coin was launched in September 2018 by CENTRE, a collaboration between cryptocurrency firms Circle and Coinbase. The goal of USD Coin is to bridge the gap between traditional financial systems and digital economies, bringing the benefits of both worlds together. By pegging USDC to the US dollar, the stablecoin ensures the stability of value, a trait that many cryptocurrencies lack due to their volatile nature.

In March 2023, following Circle's acknowledgment of a substantial US$3.3 billion cash reserve with Silicon Valley Bank, the value of its USDC stablecoin experienced a momentary depeg, dropping to 88 cents from its typical one-dollar valuation. The USDC depeg fear caused panic selling, and Binance and Coinbase both confirmed they would temporarily suspend USDC conversion in that period.

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Whitepaper: https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/9304636/PDF/centre-whitepaper.pdf

Official website: https://www.centre.io/usdc

How Does USD Coin Work?

Each USD Coin is purportedly backed by an equivalent amount of US dollars held in reserve. These reserves are regularly audited to ensure transparency and trust in the system. When a user purchases USD Coins, the equivalent USD value is held in a reserve, and the user is issued an equivalent amount of USDC. Similarly, when someone wants to redeem USDC for USD, the coins are destroyed or 'burned', and the equivalent USD is released from the reserve.

USD Coin initially used the Ethereum blockchain, following the ERC-20 standard, which is widely accepted and compatible with many wallets and exchanges. This made it easy to integrate with the existing digital asset infrastructure.

Benefits of USD Coin

The primary benefit of USD Coin is its price stability, as it is pegged to the US dollar. This makes it an attractive asset for those who want to avoid the price volatility often associated with other cryptocurrencies. Moreover, as a digital token, USDC can be transferred globally almost instantly, making it a useful tool for remittances and global transactions.

Additionally, the stable nature of USDC makes it a key player in the burgeoning DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ecosystem. It serves as a predictable asset for lending and borrowing platforms, as well as a stable medium of exchange in decentralized exchanges.

Understanding the Factors that Affect USD Coin Price and Current Value

Understanding the factors that influence USD Coin price is essential for both investors and traders in the cryptocurrency market. USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin, which means its current value is pegged 1:1 to the United States Dollar (USD). This pegging mechanism primarily governs the USD Coin current value.

The Stability of USDC to USD Exchange Rate

Unlike other cryptocurrencies that are subject to high volatility, the USDC to USD exchange rate remains relatively stable. This stability is ensured by the issuer, CENTRE—a collaboration between Circle and Coinbase—which maintains a 1:1 reserve in U.S. dollars for every USDC token in circulation. Audits and regulatory oversight further support this stability, making USD Coin a reliable asset in the crypto ecosystem.

USD Coin Market Cap and 24h Volume

However, even stablecoins like USD Coin can experience moments of depegging. For example, in March 2023, the USD Coin value momentarily dropped to 88 cents due to Circle acknowledging a $3.3 billion cash reserve with Silicon Valley Bank. Such incidents can incite panic selling and result in temporary suspensions of USDC conversion on platforms like Binance and Coinbase. While the USD Coin market cap and USD Coin 24h volume may remain robust, external factors like reserve audits and market sentiment can still influence USD Coin value fluctuation.

USD Coin as an Investment and its Role in DeFi

Given its stable nature, many consider USD Coin a good investment for hedging against the volatility of other cryptocurrencies. It's also increasingly being used in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, contributing to its utility and demand.

Keeping an Eye on USD Coin Latest News and Price Analysis

Whether you're studying the USD Coin chart for price analysis or staying updated with USD Coin latest news, understanding these factors can provide a more comprehensive view of this stablecoin's role in the digital asset market.

Conclusion

In an evolving world where digital transactions are becoming the norm, USD Coin bridges the gap between the traditional finance world and the digital economy. Its stability, trust, and interoperability with the crypto economy and traditional finance position it as a powerful tool in the financial landscape. As more businesses and individuals adopt cryptocurrencies, stablecoins like USDC will play a vital role in this new digital economy.

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USDC Price history (USD)

The price of USDC is +0.00% over the last year. The highest price of USDC in USD in the last year was $1 and the lowest price of USDC in USD in the last year was $0.9967.
TimePrice change (%)Price change (%)Lowest priceThe lowest price of {0} in the corresponding time period.Highest price Highest price
24h+0.01%$0.9994$1
7d+0.03%$0.9967$1
30d+0.03%$0.9967$1
90d-0.01%$0.9967$1
1y+0.00%$0.9967$1
All-time-0.41%$0.8774(2023-03-11, 2 years ago)$2.35(2021-11-16, 3 years ago)
USDC price historical data (all time)

What is the highest price of USDC?

The USDC all-time high (ATH) in USD was $2.35, recorded on 2021-11-16. Compared to the USDC ATH, the current USDC price is down by 57.44%.

What is the lowest price of USDC?

The USDC all-time low (ATL) in USD was $0.8774, recorded on 2023-03-11. Compared to the USDC ATL, the current USDC price is up 13.98%.

USDC price prediction

When is a good time to buy USDC? Should I buy or sell USDC now?

When deciding whether to buy or sell USDC, you must first consider your own trading strategy. The trading activity of long-term traders and short-term traders will also be different. The Bitget USDC technical analysis can provide you with a reference for trading.
According to the USDC 4h technical analysis, the trading signal is Buy.
According to the USDC 1d technical analysis, the trading signal is Strong buy.
According to the USDC 1w technical analysis, the trading signal is Strong buy.

What will the price of USDC be in 2026?

Based on USDC's historical price performance prediction model, the price of USDC is projected to reach $0.9129 in 2026.

What will the price of USDC be in 2031?

In 2031, the USDC price is expected to change by +20.00%. By the end of 2031, the USDC price is projected to reach $1.08, with a cumulative ROI of +7.84%.

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FAQ

What is the current price of USDC?

The live price of USDC is $1 per (USDC/USD) with a current market cap of $75,823,327,037.23 USD. USDC's value undergoes frequent fluctuations due to the continuous 24/7 activity in the crypto market. USDC's current price in real-time and its historical data is available on Bitget.

What is the 24 hour trading volume of USDC?

Over the last 24 hours, the trading volume of USDC is $23.89B.

What is the all-time high of USDC?

The all-time high of USDC is $2.35. This all-time high is highest price for USDC since it was launched.

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Yes, USDC is currently available on Bitget’s centralized exchange. For more detailed instructions, check out our helpful How to buy usdc guide.

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