Stablecoin market cap drops $10B in Q1 2026, USDC sees largest outflow

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The stablecoin market cap declined by $10 billion in Q1 2026, now standing at $3 trillion. USDT supply decreased by $5.7 billion to $184.1 billion, while USDC lost $6.6 billion—the largest outflow. Crypto market activity reflects shifting preferences; altcoins to watch may gain momentum as demand for stablecoins softens.

According to ChainCatcher, amid ongoing adjustments in the crypto market, the overall market capitalization of stablecoins has decreased by approximately $10 billion, bringing the current total market cap to around $300 billion. Over the past quarter, the total supply of USDT declined from $189.8 billion to $184.1 billion, with a net outflow of $5.7 billion; USDC dropped from $79.6 billion to $73 billion, with a net outflow of $6.6 billion—the largest outflow among all stablecoins.

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