"USDC Market Cap Expected to Reach $77 Billion by 2027"

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Summary

Goldman Sachs forecast that the USDC market capitalization will grow at an average annual rate of 40% and reach $77 billion by 2027.
It was reported that USDC could take over Tether's market share and demonstrates strengths in financial infrastructure for payments and cross-border transactions.
The report anticipated that stablecoins would pose only a limited threat to the traditional payment services industry, and stated that Visa and Mastercard will play roles as promoters of adoption.

There is an assertion that the dollar-based stablecoin USDC may overtake Tether (USDT) in market share.

According to Investopedia on the 20th (local time), Goldman Sachs stated in a report, "USDC, which complies with the GENIUS Act, will take over Tether's market share," adding, "USDC's market capitalization is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 40% and reach $77 billion by 2027." Currently, the market caps of Tether and USDC are approximately $165 billion and $66 billion, respectively.

The main strengths of stablecoins are cited as financial infrastructure, especially interbank settlements and cross-border transactions. However, the possibility of stablecoins fully replacing existing payment services was considered low.

The report stated, "It remains to be seen whether the global stablecoin market ($270 billion) will encroach on the traditional financial services industry," adding, "It is expected to pose only a limited threat to payment services." In particular, Visa and Mastercard were projected to play a role in promoting the adoption of stablecoins, rather than being rivals to stablecoins.

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