KuCoin Adds Direct USDC Transfers as Arc Mainnet Launches
USDC (USDC)
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Eugene Serbin
cryptotimes.io reports that KuCoin has integrated support for Arc’s public mainnet, enabling eligible users to transfer USDC directly between the exchange and the new Layer-1 network. This integration allows Arc users to move funds on and off the network from launch day without needing to withdraw to another chain and bridge separately. KuCoin announced the availability of these direct deposits and withdrawals on September 16, though it did not specify transfer fees, limits, or jurisdictional availability.
The rollout coincides with Arc’s public mainnet launch, moving the network from a private phase with over 100 participants to a public one. Arc is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 that uses USDC as its native gas asset, offering deterministic sub-second finality and dollar-denominated transaction costs. BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, stated that reliable access is crucial as financial activity moves onchain, noting that infrastructure must be reachable by both users and institutions.
Arc is closely tied to Circle Internet Group, with a founding validator cohort including BlackRock, Mastercard, Visa, and others. Despite being an open network, Arc currently operates with a permissioned validator set curated by Circle. The network aims to serve stablecoin payments, tokenized assets, and foreign exchange applications rather than just crypto trading. Circle has also listed other partners like Binance, Bybit, and Uniswap preparing for Arc integrations.
How the market reacted
Whalio's own Binance spot order flow for USDC, measured when this story was written up on 16 September 2026. Not the outlet's figures.
USDC is trading at $1.00 with a 24-hour buy ratio of 47.0%, indicating a slight bearish tilt as selling pressure dominates. The 1-hour buy ratio of 46.8% and the 4-hour ratio of 45.4% show that short-term selling intensity is higher than the daily average. Volume Delta reflects this imbalance, with -$12,720,234 in the last hour and -$51,254,522 over four hours, meaning more USDC was sold than bought. Over 24 hours, the Volume Delta sits at -$193,992,999, confirming a net outflow of buying pressure. The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) at the 24-hour close is -$217,127,010, highlighting sustained selling throughout the day. Net buying occurred in only 4 of the 24 hours, suggesting that the majority of the session was defined by sellers.
The latest daily buy ratio of 50.2% sits at the 73rd percentile of the last 322 days, against a median of 48.4% - stronger buying than most days.
Was that an ordinary day?
The same Binance spot measurements for USDC, averaged over the days leading up to the story.
Over the preceding week, the 7-day average buy ratio was 49.7%, making today’s 47.0% reading 2.7 percentage points lower than the norm. Spot volume for the day reached $3,245,162,117, which is 1.26 times the weekly average, indicating unusually high activity. The 8-day Volume Delta total was -$358,980,529, showing that selling has been the consistent theme over the longer timeframe. While volume is elevated, the buy ratio remains below the weekly average, marking this as an unusual day for distribution. The price change over eight days is +0.1%, showing stability despite the heavy selling volume.