What is the difference between Tether and USDC?

Tether (USDT) is ranked #3 with a market cap of $184.05B, while USDC (USDC) is ranked #5 with a market cap of $73.12B.

Is Tether better than USDC?

Both Tether and USDC serve different purposes. Tether is currently priced at $0.9994 while USDC is at $0.9998. Compare their metrics above to make an informed decision.

How much is 1 USDT worth in USDC?

1 USDT is currently worth 0.999620 USDC. Conversely, 1 USDC equals 1.00 USDT.

Tether

USDT · Rank #3

$0.9994

USDC

USDC · Rank #5

$0.9998

Tether vs USDC — Side-by-Side Comparison

1 USDT = 0.999620 USDC | 1 USDC = 1.00 USDT

USDT vs USDC — Key Metrics

Metric	Tether (USDT)	USDC (USDC)
Current Price	$0.9994	$0.9998
Market Cap	$184.05B	$73.12B
Market Cap Rank	#3	#5
24h Change	+0.00%	+0.00%
24h Volume	$41.28B	$9.73B
24h High	$0.9996	$1.0000
24h Low	$0.9992	$0.9996
Circulating Supply	184,161,319,034	73,135,854,081

Market Share Comparison

USDT Market Cap USDC Market Cap

72%

28%

USDT 24h Volume USDC 24h Volume

81%

19%

Tether Details USDC Details Convert USDT ↔ USDC

Tether vs USDC — Which Is Better in 2026?

Tether (USDT) is currently priced at $0.9994 with a market cap of $184.05B, ranking #3 overall. It has gained 0.00% in the last 24 hours.

USDC (USDC) is currently priced at $0.9998 with a market cap of $73.12B, ranking #5 overall. It has gained 0.00% in the last 24 hours.

In terms of market capitalization, Tether is larger at $184.05B compared to $73.12B. At current prices, 1 USDT equals 0.999620 USDC.

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