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Standard Chartered forecasts $2T stablecoin market by 2030 amid growth
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Standard Chartered projects the stablecoin market to hit $2 trillion by 2030, driven by rising transaction volumes and a shift toward USDC-led payments.
Standard Chartered released a new forecast that projects the global stablecoin market to reach $2 trillion by 2030, reflecting the rise in transaction volumes.
The bank broke the market into four segments, noting that USDC dominates the payments space while AI-driven transactions are emerging as a new competitive area.
Stablecoin Market Segmentation and Yield Competition
The report highlights increasing competition over reserve yields, suggesting that issuers may adjust strategies to attract users in both payment and AI transaction niches.
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Market impact
The forecast could influence institutional appetite for stablecoins, particularly USDC, as investors assess yield opportunities. Traders may monitor how reserve yield competition shapes issuer strategies and the relative dominance of payment versus AI transaction segments.
Assets in focus
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