Standard Chartered Estimates Global Stablecoin Market Value at $299.2 Billion
What happened
Standard Chartered estimated that the global stablecoin market was valued at slightly over $299.2 billion as of October 28, which is an increase from $131.9 billion five years ago. The bank also estimated that the stablecoin market could reach a total value of $2 trillion by 2030. As of October 28, Tether held the largest stablecoin market cap at $182.3 billion, accounting for 60.8% of the total stablecoin value.
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Why it matters
Stablecoins are becoming a fundamental component of the global financial system. Tether's reserves include $114.9 billion in Treasury bills, $18.8 billion in gold, $5.8 billion in Bitcoin, and $13.5 billion in secured loans. Following a decline in gold and Bitcoin, Tether's excess-reserve cushion was reduced to $4.1 billion.
Stablecoins are establishing themselves as a fundamental component of the global financial system.
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Who's involved
- Standard CharteredProvided the estimate of the global stablecoin market value
- BitcoinHeld a portion of Tether's reserves
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Ripple may gain from Standard Chartered's stablecoin market forecastRipple may benefit from predicted stablecoin market growthPossible
- Stablecoin market growth may boost institutional demand for BitcoinStablecoin market growth may increase institutional demand for BitcoinPossible
- Stablecoin market growth may increase Circle's USDC adoptionMarket growth forecast could boost Circle's USDC usage and market share.Possible