Stablecoin Supply Falls $2.1B in 2026 After 49% Growth in 2025

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Stablecoin supply has contracted $2.1B since January 2026, stalling after 2025's roughly 49% expansion to $303.7B. Peak supply of $315.5B in May has since unwound, with USDT and USDC redemptions of $5.3B and $4B signaling weaker crypto liquidity and reduced risk appetite. Bitcoin's concurrent ~7% decline reinforces that stablecoin contraction is a lagging indicator of capital exiting the ecosystem, keeping near-term pressure on spot markets.

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● Medium

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▼ Bearish

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Stablecoin supply has fallen by about $2.1 billion in 2026, easing to roughly $301.6 billion by October 28 from $303.7 billion at the end of 2025, DefiLlama data shows. The total peaked at $315.5 billion on May 17 before sliding. USDT and USDC dropped $5.3 billion and $4 billion, while other stablecoins added $7.2 billion. In 2025 the market grew about 49% from $203.2 billion.

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