# **Tether’s USDt Becomes #1 Stablecoin with 61% Market Share**
**Tether’s stablecoin USDt has reached a huge milestone — crossing \$150 billion in market value on May 12, 2025.** It is now the biggest player in the stablecoin world.
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## **What Is USDt?**
USDt is a type of cryptocurrency called a *stablecoin*. It’s linked to the US dollar, so its value stays stable. People use it to trade, send money, and invest safely in the crypto world.
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## **Big Numbers You Should Know**
* **USDt market cap** reached **\$150 billion**
* Its supply grew **36%** in just one year
* **USDt now controls 61%** of all stablecoins
* Its biggest rival, **USDC**, holds only 25%
* **30 million wallets** now use stablecoins, up from 19.6 million
* **Tether plans a U.S.-friendly version** of USDt soon
## **Why It Matters**
Tether’s USDt helps people move money easily and quickly around the world. It’s used in:
* **Crypto trading**
* **DeFi apps**
* **International payments**
With more wallets and users than ever, USDt is helping crypto grow even faster.
1. **Did you know one stablecoin now makes up over half the market?**
2. **Would you feel safer using a stablecoin like USDt for trading or saving?**
3. **What do you think about Tether launching a U.S.-compliant coin soon? Game-changer or just hype?**
