The stablecoin market capitalization has reached its highest level since April 2022, following nine consecutive months of growth, according to the latest edition of CCData’s Stablecoins Report.
CCData, authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a benchmark administrator, is a prominent provider of institutional-grade digital asset data. By leveraging tick data from globally recognized exchanges and integrating multiple datasets, CCData delivers a comprehensive market overview, including trade, derivatives, order books, historical, social, and blockchain data.
The stablecoin market has seen significant growth and increased scrutiny recently. Stablecoins are crucial for trading digital assets, allowing seamless conversion of fiat-pegged funds into blockchain applications. However, issues like Tether’s collateralization concerns and the collapse of TerraUSD have alarmed investors and regulators.
CCData’s Stablecoins Report provides vital insights into the stablecoin market, analyzing market capitalization and trading volumes by collateral type and pegged asset. This monthly report caters to a diverse audience, from crypto enthusiasts looking for an overview to investors, analysts, and regulators needing detailed analysis.
Stablecoins Market Capitalization Reaches New Heights
According to CCData, the total market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 0.53% in June, reaching $161 billion. This marks the ninth consecutive month of growth, pushing the market cap to its highest level since April 2022. The report notes that while the stablecoin market continues to expand, the rate of growth has slowed over the past three months. This slowdown aligns with a period of reduced price activity in the broader digital asset market, highlighting the interconnected nature of crypto asset trends.
PYUSD Achieves Record Market Capitalization
CCData’s report highlights a significant milestone for PYUSD, whose market capitalization soared by 86.3% in June, reaching a new all-time high of $499 million. This surge makes PYUSD the seventh-largest stablecoin by market cap. The report attributes this growth to PYUSD’s recent integration into the Solana network, with 38% of its supply now loaned out through Solana’s Kamino Finance protocol, offering an annual percentage yield (APY) of 23%. This development underscores the importance of network integrations and yield-generating opportunities in driving stablecoin adoption and growth.
Impact of MiCA Regulations
A pivotal development in the stablecoin market, according to CCData, is the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which took effect on June 30th. These regulations impose stringent compliance requirements on stablecoin issuers operating within Europe. As of now, only a few stablecoins, including Circle’s USDC and EURC, Societe Generale’s EURCV, Monerium’s EURe, Membrane’s EUROe, and Quantoz’s EURD, have reported compliance with MiCA. This regulatory shift aims to enhance transparency and stability within the stablecoin market, setting a new standard for issuers in the European Union.
Decline in Stablecoin Trading Volumes
CCData’s report also reveals a decline in trading volumes for stablecoin pairs on centralized exchanges. In June, trading volumes fell by 18.0%, marking the third consecutive month of decline and reaching a seven-month low of $970 billion. Despite this downturn, USDT remains dominant, holding 78.4% of the market share among the top 10 stablecoins by market capitalization. The decline in trading volumes suggests a period of consolidation and reduced speculative activity within the stablecoin market, reflecting broader trends in the crypto industry.
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