$USDC is a stablecoin designed to maintain a value of $1 USD. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, its price movement is extremely limited.

* Stability: USDC is backed by reserves (cash + short-term US treasuries), so price stays ~1.00

* Low volatility: Ideal for capital protection, not profit trading

* Use case: Traders shift funds into USDC during market crashes

* Risk: Slight depeg risk (rare but possible in extreme events)

* Liquidity: High, especially on exchanges like **Binance