$USDC

🔹 Short-Term (2025–2026)

1. Expansion into More Blockchains

• USDC has already expanded beyond Ethereum to Solana, Avalanche, Base, and more.

• Likely to integrate further into fast, low-cost chains and Layer 2s.

2. Institutional Adoption Growth

• USDC is increasingly used for B2B payments, trade finance, and cross-border settlements.

• Visa and other financial firms are testing or using USDC for settlements.

3. Regulatory Tailwinds

• Expected U.S. stablecoin regulation will benefit fully backed, transparent stablecoins like USDC.

• Circle’s regulatory-first approach positions it well if stablecoins get formal legal status (e.g., under new U.S. digital dollar legislation).