$USDC **USDC/USDT – The Stablecoin Showdown**

The $35B USDC vs. $110B USDT battle reveals crypto's financial divide:

- **Trust Dynamics:**

✓ USDC: Audited reserves, NYDFS-regulated

✓ USDT: Higher yields, deeper liquidity

- **Key Differences:**

• USDC = 100% cash/T-bills (Circle)

• USDT = 85% "cash equivalents" (Tether)

**2024 Trends:**

1) TradFi prefers USDC (BlackRock, Visa)

2) Traders stick with USDT for altcoin liquidity

3) MiCA regulations may squeeze USDT in EU

Arbitrage Opportunity:

0.3% premium common during market stress—automated bots profit from tiny price gaps.

Choose USDC for safety, USDT for trading—but always watch the peg.