USDC Treasury Mints $250 Million Amid Market Buzz
USDC (USDC)
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Eugene Serbin
cryptocurrency.com.tr reports that the USDC Treasury has minted $250 million worth of USDC, signaling rising demand for stablecoins. This development was highlighted by CryptoTwitter commentator @whale_alert. The addition of this substantial amount increases the circulating supply of the popular stablecoin.
While the broader crypto market shows mixed signals, such actions typically generate social media buzz and community interest. Traders seeking stability in volatile conditions may find this development attractive. Currently, USDC has no reported trading volume, suggesting transactions are relatively thin at this moment.
However, the recent minting could stimulate trading activity as demand for stablecoins often rises during uncertain market phases. Observing changes in USDC’s market dynamics will be crucial for traders navigating potential opportunities. The move reflects growing interest in stablecoins within the crypto landscape. This liquidity shift could lead to significant changes in trading behavior across the market.
How the market reacted
Whalio's own Binance spot order flow for USDC, measured when this story was written up on 24 September 2026. Not the outlet's figures.
USDC is trading at $1.00 with a 1-hour buy ratio of 52.1%, indicating slightly more buying than selling in the short term. Over 4 hours, the buy ratio sits at 49.7%, showing a near-even split between buyers and sellers. The 24-hour buy ratio is 51.7%, with a positive volume delta of +$117,611,978, suggesting net buying pressure over the day. The 1-hour volume delta is +$5,023,282, while the 4-hour delta is -$4,097,835, showing that short-term buying is offset by recent selling. CVD at the 24-hour close is +$5,942,518, confirming net buying over the full day. Buying pressure appears to be building over the longer timeframe despite fading in the immediate 4-hour window.
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 average buy ratio was 49.5%, compared to today's 24-hour ratio of 51.7%, a difference of 2.2 points. This indicates that today's buying activity is slightly above the weekly average. Spot volume for the day was $3,509,948,477, which is 1.23 times the weekly average volume. There were 3 days of net buying out of 7 in the preceding week. The 8-day volume delta total was -$32,659,183, contrasting with today's positive 24-hour delta. This suggests that while today is an unusual day with higher volume and buying, the broader weekly trend remains slightly negative.