Stablecoins

Depeg

When a stablecoin trades away from its target value.

What it means

A depeg can happen because of reserve concerns, redemption delays, liquidity stress, bridge issues, or broad market panic.

Why it matters

Small depegs can become large if confidence breaks or exit liquidity thins.

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Stablecoin

A token designed to track a reference value such as the U.S. dollar.

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