I've been hearing a lot about USDC, the stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. But I'm still a bit confused. Could you please explain to me, will USDC always be worth exactly $1? I understand it's designed to maintain a one-to-one ratio with the US dollar, but I'm wondering if there are any factors that might affect its value? What happens if there's a market crash or a major economic event? Could USDC's value deviate from $1? I'm trying to understand the risks involved in holding USDC and whether it's a reliable store of value. Could you clarify these points for me? Thank you in advance for your help.
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Nicola
Wed May 15 2024
The value of USDC is intended to remain pegged to the US dollar.
alexander_smith_musician
Tue May 14 2024
BTCC is a cryptocurrency exchange based in the UK, offering a range of services.
SilenceSolitude
Tue May 14 2024
This means that in theory, one USDC should always be worth one US dollar.
CryptoWizard
Tue May 14 2024
However, maintaining this peg requires efforts from the issuer, Circle.
Giovanni
Tue May 14 2024
Circle employs various mechanisms to keep the price of USDC close to $1.