
Tether's market share dropped in 2024 due to increased competition from other stablecoins, such as USDC and FDUSD, and a shift in market sentiment and regulation on stablecoins1. The rise in USDC's trading volume, MICA approval of CIRCLE, and EU regulations on non-compliant stablecoins also contributed to Tether's declining market share.

USDC's trading volume surged to $23 billion in 2024, more than doubling the $9 billion recorded in 2023. This significant increase was driven by growing demand for regulated stablecoins and the implementation of the MiCA framework in the European Union.