Stablecoin market cap exceeds $310 billion as Tether and Circle expand Bitcoin integrations
Stablecoin liquidity has topped $310 billion amid fresh Bitcoin-focused initiatives from Tether and Circle heading into the fourth quarter.
The overall market capitalisation of stablecoins has climbed past $310 billion following steady expansion, adding more than $1 billion in liquidity in under 72 hours. This growth coincides with a broader rise in total cryptocurrency market value entering the fourth quarter.
Major issuers are introducing new Bitcoin-linked integrations alongside this liquidity expansion. Tether is returning USDT to the Bitcoin network through a partnership with Utexo, while Circle is preparing to introduce cirBTC, a 1-to-1 wrapped Bitcoin token designed to let institutional participants deploy BTC in lending, borrowing, and settlement without unwinding direct exposure.
According to data cited from the RWA Foundation, stablecoin liquidity closed the third quarter with notable gains. USDC grew by $881 million over a 90-day span, leading major stablecoins, followed by RLUSD with $765.3 million in deposits, United States' U with $474.2 million, and USDe with $419.1 million. The report also highlights Circle's push toward European MiCA compliance as a factor supporting its regional market presence and liquidity base.
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