USDC growth rate outpaced USDT in 2025

Circle's USDC posted a higher growth rate than Tether's USDT last year, according to CoinDesk. In 2025, USDC's market capitalization increased by 73% to $75.12 billion, while USDT's grew by 36% to $186.6 billion. This follows a similar trend from 2024, when USDC's 77% growth also surpassed USDT's 50% expansion.