Gate News Bot message, December 17th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, USTC (TerraClassicUSD) is reported at $0.0074, up 14.74% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $0.0123 and a low of $0.0065. The current market cap is approximately $41.6 million, an increase of $5.34 million from yesterday.
USTC (Terra Classic USD) is a digital asset within the Terra Classic ecosystem. It was originally launched as an algorithmic stable asset within the Terra ecosystem, aiming to mirror the US dollar through on-chain market modules that balance LUNA (now LUNC) supply and demand. During the systemic collapse in May 2022, the stability mechanism was suspended, and the dollar peg disintegrated. USTC subsequently transitioned into a freely traded token, with its price now entirely driven by market demand.
Currently, USTC still plays an important role in the Terra Classic network—driving DeFi liquidity pools, paying gas fees, and serving as trading pairs on CEXs and DEXs. Terra Classic is an open-source, decentralized blockchain built on Cosmos SDK, protected by Tendermint consensus, with an active validator ecosystem and a vibrant community. Blocks are finalized in about 6 seconds, transaction fees remain below one cent, and the chain has full sovereignty over smart contract execution.
Important recent news about USTC:
1️⃣ The overall rebound of the cryptocurrency market continues to fuel upward momentum
USTC has recently recorded double-digit gains, maintaining over 10% growth from December 5 to December 11, with a peak of 19.64%, reflecting that the overall crypto market rebound has provided sustained upward driving force for this token. Its market cap increased from $37.77 million to $41.6 million over seven days, a nearly 10% growth, fully demonstrating renewed market attention and recognition for this former mainstream algorithmic stablecoin. The current 14.74% single-day increase is a continuation of this warming trend.
2️⃣ Practical value of the Terra Classic ecosystem sustains market demand
Despite the major system adjustments in May 2022, the Terra Classic network continues to maintain actual application demand for USTC. Core functions such as providing assets for DeFi liquidity pools and paying on-chain transaction fees remain unchanged. This intrinsic practical demand provides a solid fundamental support for the token’s market value, helping to sustain price growth.
3️⃣ Liquidity across multiple exchanges ensures trading convenience
USTC remains active on several major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Gate, with sufficient liquidity and market depth, providing investors with convenient and stable trading channels. Broad exchange support enhances market participation, which is beneficial for maintaining USTC’s price stability and upward momentum.
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