#USDC $BTC

(USD Coin) trading pair**

### **What is USDC?**

- **USDC (USD Coin)** is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, issued by Circle and backed by fully reserved assets.

- It is widely used in crypto trading, DeFi, and cross-border transactions due to its stability and transparency.

### **Popular USDC Trading Pairs**

1. **USDC/USDT** – Stablecoin-to-stablecoin pair (common on exchanges like Binance, Kraken, and KuCoin).

2. **BTC/USDC** – Bitcoin traded against USDC (alternative to BTC/USDT).

3. **ETH/USDC** – Ethereum traded against USDC.

4. **SOL/USDC, XRP/USDC, ADA/USDC** – Other major altcoins paired with USDC.

5. **DeFi Pairs (e.g., USDC/DAI, USDC/ETH)** – Common in decentralized exchanges (Uniswap, Curve, etc.).

### **Where to Trade USDC Pairs?**

- **Centralized Exchanges (CEX):** Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, KuCoin, Bybit.

- **Decentralized Exchanges (DEX):** Uniswap, PancakeSwap, Curve, SushiSwap.

- **Lending & Yield Platforms:** Aave, Compound, Yearn Finance.

### **Why Trade USDC Pairs?**

- Lower volatility compared to crypto-to-crypto pairs.

- Easy conversion to fiat (since USDC is redeemable 1:1 for USD).

- Widely accepted in DeFi for lending, staking, and liquidity provision.