$USDC $BTC By 2026, USD Coin (USDC) is expected to play an even more integrated role in the crypto-financial ecosystem. Here are two key developments shaping its future:

1. Price Stability: As a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, USDC is designed to maintain its value around $1. Most forecasts suggest it will continue to do so in 2026, barring any major regulatory or systemic disruptions 1 2.

2. Futures Trading Integration:

Coinbase is planning to allow USDC to be used as collateral for futures trading in 2026. This move aims to replace traditional fiat with stablecoins in derivatives markets, signaling a broader shift toward crypto-native financial infrastructure