$USDC Short-Term (1–3 months): USDC’s supply will likely rise modestly as DeFi continues to rebound and institutional interest grows post-Circle IPO.

Mid-Term (6–12 months): Circle is expected to push USDC adoption globally, especially in Latin America and Southeast Asia, where dollarized stablecoins are gaining traction.

Long-Term (1–3 years): USDC could become the most regulatory-compliant global stablecoin. However, it will need to compete on-chain efficiency and composability with decentralized alternatives.