Yeliz Akmaca 
Stablecoin reserves on crypto exchanges have surged to an all-time high of $70 billion. This increase, historically linked to major rallies, signals strong buying pressure in the crypto market.
Record High in Stablecoin Reserves
Exchange-based stablecoin holdings on Ethereum and Tron networks recently surpassed $70 billion. The previous all-time high, set during the 2021 bull run, was around $60 billion. After moving sideways for most of the year, reserves began climbing sharply in August. On September 2, they briefly crossed $70 billion before stabilizing near $68.3 billion.
According to CryptoQuant analyst CryptoOnchain, this rise reflects massive potential buying power on exchanges. After bottoming at $32 billion in late 2023, stablecoin reserves have more than doubled within a year.
Impact on Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices
During the same period, Bitcoin jumped from $35,000 to over 3.3 times that level. Meanwhile, Ethereum rose 2.5 times from $1,890. Analysts highlight the strong correlation between stablecoin inflows and crypto prices, suggesting further upward momentum.
USDT vs USDC Breakdown
Tether (USDT) dominates with about $53 billion in exchange reserves, representing 77% of the total. However, USD Coin (USDC) has shown explosive growth.
USDC balances doubled within a month, soaring from $6.8 billion on August 1 to $14 billion. In contrast, USDT rose only slightly, from $52.6 billion to $53.1 billion. This trend indicates investors are increasingly favoring USDC as a driver of market activity.
Bullish Signal for the Crypto Market
CryptoOnchain describes the surge in stablecoin deposits as “a very strong bullish signal.” With billions in dry powder ready to flow into Bitcoin and altcoins, analysts suggest that a new rally may be on the horizon.
- Stablecoin reserves hit $70 billion.
- USDT holds 77% of the total supply.
- USDC doubled within one month.
- Bitcoin and Ethereum prices show strong correlation.
For crypto investors, these metrics indicate that markets could be gearing up for the next major move.
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