$USDC remains firmly pegged to the U.S. dollar today, trading at approximately $1.00, with slight fluctuations between $0.9999 and $1.0008 across exchanges . Its market capitalization hovers around $61–62 billion, making it the world’s 7th-largest cryptocurrency . Daily trading volume is robust—ranging from $6.4 billion to $11 billion —reflecting its widespread use in trading, payments, and DeFi.

USDC is fully backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasury assets, regularly audited to assure transparency and stability . Today, like any stablecoin, it may vary slightly from its $1 peg but remains extremely reliable and liquid.