#USTC/USDT
An overview of USTC (TerraClassicUSD) features and a 2025 price prediction:
Features:
1. Algorithmic "stablecoin" — auto‑mints/burns with LUNC to maintain USD‑peg .
2. De‑pegged since May 2022 — now trades as a volatile crypto rather than a true stablecoin .
3. DeFi utility — used in cross‑border payments, lending, staking/yield in Terra Classic apps .
4. Interoperability — bridges across chains, e.g., via Dropship & Anchor yield services .
Price Prediction for End‑of‑2025:
Current Binance spot price: approx. $0.01787 .
Short‑term (months): Technicals suggest modest bullish trend (5% gain by end‑July) .
Year‑end 2025: Consensus from Binance users projects ~$0.0164–$0.0172 by July 2025, rising to $0.0172 in 2026 and reaching ≈$0.0209 by 2030 .
Summary: USTC remains a utility token with DeFi uses, not a stablecoin. Expect gradual appreciation to around $0.02 by 2030, with a probable trading range of $0.016–$0.018 through end‑2025.