- Recent USDC minting of $795.72M on Ethereum and Solana boosts liquidity, aiming to strengthen crypto and DeFi markets.
- With USDC’s supply now at $224 billion and active addresses increasing, stablecoins play a pivotal role in bridging fiat with digital assets.
The stablecoin market saw a major liquidity influx as $795.72 million in new USDC was minted across the Solana and Ethereum blockchains. On-chain data from Whale Alert and Onchain Lens confirmed this issuance, along with a $50 million USDC burn.
Analysts suggest this injection of stablecoin liquidity could support growth in the crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi) sectors. Rising exchange outflows indicate increased demand for USDC, particularly in institutional and DeFi markets.
Stablecoin Supply Surge Strengthens Crypto Markets
USDC minting activity spiked, with $250 million minted on Solana and six transactions totaling $545.72 million on Ethereum. These figures, reported by Onchain Lens and Whale Alert, coincide with an increase in stablecoin outflows from exchanges, a sign of growing DeFi adoption. Analysts tracking these trends believe higher demand for stablecoins can drive increased market participation.
Data from Peterschroederr on X (formerly Twitter) revealed the total stablecoin supply has reached $224 billion, with 30.2 million active addresses in the past month. As the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA) gains traction, stablecoins are expected to play a critical role in digital finance. Market participants view stablecoins as a bridge between fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies, facilitating efficient trading, settlements, and DeFi transactions.
USDC’s expansion on Solana highlights its role in supporting high-speed, cost-effective digital payments. Circle, the issuer of USDC, recently minted an additional 250 million USDC on Solana, bringing total issuance on the blockchain to 5 billion this year.
On-Chain Data Reflects Market Optimism
Blockchain analytics suggest that the increase in USDC supply aligns with a rise in network activity. According to IntoTheBlock data, USDC network growth rose by 0.76%, while large transactions remained stable with a slight -1.48% change. Additionally, 17% of USDC holders are currently in profit, while 71% are at break-even, and 12% are experiencing losses.
Over the past seven days, USDC recorded a transaction volume of $98.53 billion. Exchange Netflow stood at -$1.17 billion, indicating more USDC moving into over-the-counter (OTC) trading and DeFi applications. Institutional investors continue to dominate the stablecoin market, with 57% of USDC holders classified as whales. This trend suggests that large-scale players see stablecoins as a key tool for liquidity management and trading strategies.
Bitcoin Reacts to Inflation and Stablecoin Liquidity
Bitcoin rebounded to $96,500 after briefly dipping to $94,300 following the release of the latest U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The report showed a 3% year-over-year increase, slightly above the expected 2.9%, raising concerns about persistent inflation. The market reaction led to $229 million in outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs, contributing to short-term price volatility.
Despite recent price fluctuations, investor sentiment remains positive. Analysts, including Michaël van de Poppe, anticipate Bitcoin could reach new all-time highs in the coming weeks. Market participants are closely monitoring inflation trends, as a lower-than-expected CPI print could trigger a rally. Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, noted that a downward surprise in CPI data could push Bitcoin above the $100K threshold.
As discussed in our previous post, Bitcoin showed moderate gains after U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on a potential Russia-Ukraine peace treaty. Risk-driven assets responded positively to the news, though inflation concerns kept Bitcoin’s upside limited. The cryptocurrency briefly dropped below $95,000 before recovering to $96,682, marking a 0.9% increase. The rising demand for USDC in DeFi, coupled with regulatory developments in key regions such as the U.S., China, and Japan, could contribute to a broader market uptrend.
