🔥 $USDT Shakes Up Payments! Tether Takes on USDC’s Throne on BitPay! 🔥
Big news in crypto payments! 💸 Tether’s $USDT is rapidly catching up to Circle’s $USDC on BitPay in 2025 — flipping the script from last year!
📊 The Data Tells the Story:
→ In Jan 2024: USDC dominated with 85% of BitPay’s stablecoin transactions. USDT trailed at 13%.
→ By May 2025: USDT surged to 43%! USDC slid to 56%.
💥 Even Bigger?
Since March 2025, USDT now leads payment volume, making up over 70% of BitPay’s stablecoin value! Why? More merchants and users globally are choosing USDT.
🌍 Regulatory Twist:
Despite USDC’s MiCA approval in Europe 🇪🇺 and its public stock launch, USDT’s growth shines! Tether stays private and criticizes MiCA — yet its real-world usage keeps climbing!
📈 Both Coins Growing Strong!
While USDT gains on BitPay, both stablecoins are expanding:
- USDC market cap: 🚀 +88% in a year ($33B → $61.7B)
- USDT market cap: ⬆️ +40% ($112.5B → $158.3B)
Positive Takeaway:
Crypto adoption is soaring! 📈 Stablecoin competition fuels innovation, and rising usage on platforms like BitPay shows real-world trust in digital money.
Source: BitPay via Cointelegraph, CoinGecko