$USDC
Trading pair USDC/USDT on Binance
USDC/USDT is a unique trading pair that combines two popular stablecoins: USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT). Both of these assets are pegged to the value of the US dollar at a ratio of 1:1, which makes this pair special in the cryptocurrency market.
Features - Stability and minimal volatility.
Unlike traditional cryptocurrency pairs, USDC/USDT is characterized by exceptional stability, as both assets strive to maintain a value close to 1 US dollar. Theoretically, the ideal exchange rate between them should be 1:1, but despite being pegged to the dollar, there can be slight price discrepancies between USDC and USDT due to:
- Differences in the level of trust in the issuers
- Differences in collateral backing
- Market supply and demand
- Regulatory news and events
- Differences in liquidity on various platforms
Applications: 1) Arbitrage opportunities
2) Diversification of stablecoins
3) Risk hedging
Advantages:
- Low conversion fees between stablecoins
- High liquidity.
- User-friendly interface for monitoring minimal price fluctuations
- Security of transactions on a regulated platform