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Let's face it... No one is competing with Tether right now. At time of writing, @Tether's $USDT stablecoin accounts for over 60% of the entire industry's stablecoin supply. That's $183.2 BILLION $USDT tokens floating around. The yield from the assets backing $USDT have also

Tether's USDT stablecoin makes up over 60% of the entire industry's stablecoin supply, totaling $183.2 billion USDT tokens. The yield from the assets backing USDT has also been significant, according to the article.

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Tether's USDT stablecoin makes up over 60% of the entire industry's stablecoin supply, totaling $183.2 billion USDT tokens. The yield from the assets backing USDT has also been significant, according to the article.

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Global impact / market context

Because Tether dominates stablecoins, its backing assets' yield affects how much cash it earns, which could shape its pricing and competition. This can influence traders who use USDT for buying and selling digital currencies.

Analyst inference

In the stablecoin market, Tether's huge supply means it sets the standard for others. The yield from its assets might boost Tether's profits, potentially allowing it to offer cheaper services and keep rivals from catching up.

Analyst inference

What to watch

  1. Tether's USDT currently represents over 60% of all stablecoin supply, with a total of $183.2 billion tokens in circulation, according to the article's time of writing. Confirmed
  2. Investors should watch Tether's reported yield on its backing assets, as this could affect its revenue and pricing. The article does not state the yield percentage. Proposed
  3. If Tether's yield grows, its cash available may rise, letting it spend more or reward users, which could pressure smaller stablecoin competitors. Such moves are not in the article. Analyst inference

Affected assets

  • USDT — Tether

Evidence