$USDC As a stablecoin pegged to the USD, USDC offers a safe harbor during market turbulence. Today, I used it to park profits from altcoin trades, avoiding volatility while awaiting clearer trends. Its transparency (monthly attestations) and regulatory compliance make it preferable to rivals like Tether ($USDT). For yield, I allocated 30% to a low-risk DeFi pool on Aave, earning 5% APY—better than traditional savings accounts. However, recent banking partners’ instability underscores the need to diversify stablecoin holdings. Pro tip: Use USDC for arbitrage during exchange price discrepancies or as collateral for leveraged positions without crypto’s wild swings.