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USDC supply surpasses $50 billion as users increasingly prefer Solana blockchain USDC supply surpasses $50 billion as users increasingly prefer Solana blockchain

USDC supply surpasses $50 billion as users increasingly prefer Solana blockchain

Solana's market share boost in USDC highlights changing crypto landscape.

Circleโ€™s USD Coin (USDC) has achieved a major milestone, with its circulating supply surpassing $50 billion for the first time in three years.

DeFillama’s data shows that USDCโ€™s supply hit approximately $51 billion on Jan. 22, marking a sharp recovery from its 2023 low of under $24 billion.

USDC Supply
Circle’s USDC Supply (Source: DeFiLlama)

Although this represents a significant growth for the digital asset, the stablecoin remains 10% below its all-time high of $55.9 billion recorded in mid-2022.ย Meanwhile, the distribution of USDC across blockchain networks have undergone significant changes during the last three years.

While Ethereum remains a key player, its share of USDCโ€™s supply has dropped from 85% to 61%. At the same time, Solana’s share has increased to 16% from less than 3%.

USDC Supply on Blockchain Networks
USDC Supply on Blockchain Networks (Source: DeFiLlama)

This trend highlights a shift as traders opt for Solana’s lower transaction costs, particularly for speculative trades involving memecoins and AI-related tokens.

Additionally, the emergence of new blockchain platforms like the Coinbase-backed Base โ€” an Ethereum layer-2 network solution โ€” and Layer 1 networks like Hyperliquid have contributed significantly to this shift.

These platforms offer faster and more cost-effective alternatives and appeals to users seeking efficient trading solutions.