$BTC Crypto stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that operate in or benefit from the cryptocurrency industry, such as Coinbase, NVIDIA, or MicroStrategy. Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, crypto stocks are traded on traditional stock markets and provide investors with indirect exposure to the crypto sector. They offer a potentially safer and more regulated way to invest in the growing digital asset space while still being influenced by crypto market volatility. Investing in these stocks can be a way to diversify a portfolio while benefiting from the broader adoption of blockchain technology.

USDC (USD Coin) is a stablecoin that is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, meaning its value is designed to remain consistently equal to one U.S. dollar. It was launched by Circle in partnership with Coinbase under the Centre Consortium and is fully backed by reserves held in cash and short-term U.S. government securities. USDC is widely used in the crypto ecosystem for trading, payments, and decentralized finance (DeFi) because it offers the stability of fiat currency along with the speed and accessibility of blockchain technology. It operates on several major blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, and is considered one of the most transparent and regulated stablecoins due to its regular audits and clear reserve reporting.