The Solana network’s importance has only been reinforced as it has helped drive Circle’s USDC stablecoin past the $16 trillion mark in total volume. Indeed, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap has continued to prove its worth through its performance. Yet, it has also proven the word of the Solana blockchain.
The milestone is also a vital record for stablecoins in general. The total volume showcases their increased growth. Although they have only existed since 2018, they have surged in adoption. Circle’s $34.6 billion in circulation shows its ability to compete with stablecoin leader, Tether (USDT).
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Solana Continues to Shine, Helps USDC to Crucial Milestone
The crypto market has certainly struggled in August. Bitcoin has firmly dipped below $60,000, touching a $58,000 price on Friday. However, Solana appears to be one of the assets struggling the most. It has been unable to shake off the effects of the August 5th crypto flash crash.
Over the last 30 days, the token has fallen more than 26%, according to CoinMarketCap. Moreover, it dropped as much as 9% Friday to trade at its current price of $133. That is a far cry from the $180 level the token enjoyed in the last week of July.
Things are certainly not all bad, however. The Solana network has continued to show its work, driving Circle’s USDC stablecoin to a $16 trillion cumulative volume. Indeed, the blockchain currently holds over three-quarters of the entire stablecoin market share, according to DeFiLlama.
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Circle has benefited the most from Solana’s dominance. The data shows that USDC comprises 65% of the network’s $3.98 billion supply. Visa data shows that the Circle stablecoins volume on the Solana blockchain reached $8.29 trillion since the start of 2023.
During that same time frame, USDT on TRON only saw a volume of $7 trillion. That is a clear testament to Solana’s popularity as an alternative. The network has long been known for its cheaper transaction costs and increased speed. Such facets have seen payment giants like PayPal rush to the blockchain for its PYUSD stablecoin.
It should also be good news for SOL. The native token is in a rut, but that looks to be changing. Furthermore, it should see a notable shift when the overall market sentiment begins to change. A bullish change in momentum should benefit Solana most of all.