USTC
$0.006795928638961638

TerraClassicUSD (USTC) Price

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TerraClassicUSD (USTC) Price Today

The live price of TerraClassicUSD is 0.006795928638961638 USD. In the past 24 hours, the trading volume of TerraClassicUSD was 3,472,988.79 USD, down by -5.34%. The current price has decreased by -11.28% from its 7-day high of 1.09 USD, and increased by 0.00432796% from its 7-day low of 0.00633942 USD. With a circulating supply of 6,085,161,690.23 TerraClassicUSD, the market cap of TerraClassicUSD is currently 75,775,443.00 USD, down by 0% in the last 24 hours. TerraClassicUSD currently ranks #790 by market capitalization among cryptocurrencies.

TerraClassicUSD (USTC) Market Data

Market Cap
$38.7M
24h Volume
$3.4M
Circulating Supply
5.5B USTC
Maximum Supply
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Fully Diluted Market Cap
$42.2M
Liquidity Indicator
8.97%
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About TerraClassicUSD (USTC)

How can I buy TerraClassicUSD (USTC)?

Buying TerraClassicUSD (USTC) on BingX is simple and secure. Create an account, deposit USDT or another supported asset, and purchase TerraClassicUSD (USTC) directly in the Spot Market. The tokens will then appear in your BingX Spot Wallet, ready for trading or transfer at anytime. Discover How to Buy USTC Guide for more information.

What Is TerraClassicUSD (USTC) and How Does It Work?



TerraClassicUSD (USTC) is an algorithmic stablecoin originally designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the US dollar through an arbitrage mechanism involving the Terra ecosystem's native token LUNC (formerly LUNA). Following the May 2022 collapse of the peg and subsequent hard fork, USTC operates on the Terra Classic chain with a community-driven focus on stabilization efforts and DeFi applications. It supports trading, liquidity provision, and yield farming on Terra Classic protocols, secured by delegated proof-of-stake consensus and governed by LUNC holders through on-chain proposals, though the peg has remained unstable and volatile.

When Did TerraClassicUSD Launch?


TerraClassicUSD (originally UST) was launched in September 2020 on the Terra blockchain by Terraform Labs, founded by Do Kwon and Daniel Shin. The stablecoin mechanism relied on minting and burning LUNA to maintain the peg. The catastrophic depeg occurred in May 2022, leading to a hard fork on May 28, 2022, creating Terra 2.0 (LUNA) and rebranding the original chain as Terra Classic with UST renamed USTC. By 2025, community initiatives continue exploring peg restoration efforts, DeFi utilities, and ecosystem recovery, with ongoing proposals and development.

What Are the Key Features of TerraClassicUSD?


TerraClassicUSD features an algorithmic pegging system (though unstable post-collapse), support for DeFi protocols on Terra Classic including lending and yield farming, governance through LUNC staking, and interoperability via IBC with Cosmos chains. It enables low-fee transactions on the original Terra network, community proposals for stabilization, and integration with DEXs for trading, though the peg has not been restored to $1, making it a speculative asset rather than a reliable stablecoin.

What Is USTC Used For?


USTC is used for trading on exchanges and Terra Classic DEXs, providing liquidity in DeFi pools for yield opportunities, participating in governance proposals via LUNC staking, bridging to Cosmos ecosystems, and engaging in speculative trading or recovery-focused community initiatives, with some holders using it in yield farming or as a high-risk asset.

What Is the USTC Token Utility?


USTC serves as a stablecoin for value transfer and DeFi on Terra Classic, with utility in liquidity provision, yield farming, and governance through LUNC staking, though its value remains highly volatile and tied to market sentiment rather than a reliable peg, with community efforts focused on potential stabilization.

What Blockchain Does TerraClassicUSD Operate On?


TerraClassicUSD operates on the Terra Classic Layer-1 blockchain with delegated proof-of-stake consensus, supporting Cosmos SDK features and IBC for interoperability with other Cosmos chains, while maintaining its original infrastructure post-fork.

What Are USTC Tokenomics?


USTC has an inflationary supply with no hard cap, tied to the algorithmic peg mechanism with LUNC minting/burning. As of December 2025, supply is approximately 6.5 billion tokens, with value primarily driven by market sentiment and DeFi usage rather than a stable peg, and ongoing community burns and proposals for supply management.

How To Securely Store USTC


USTC works with the most popular crypto wallets that support Terra Classic-based assets. The easiest way to engage with USTC is through BingX Spot Market where users can buy, sell, and hold tokens securely without managing private keys or additional wallet setups. This approach offers exchange-level security, a custodial wallet service, and instant trading access, making it convenient for new and experienced users alike. This token is also compatible with leading self-custody wallets such as Terra Station and Keplr along with other major Cosmos-compatible wallets and hardware options like Ledger. These wallets give users full control over their private keys and allow direct participation in decentralized applications, platform features, staking, governance, and cross-network transactions within the Terra Classic ecosystem. By adding the Terra Classic network and importing the USTC token using its contract address, users can enjoy secure and seamless access to all platform utilities and rewards.

Is USTC a Good Investment?


TerraClassicUSD remains a highly speculative asset on the Terra Classic chain with no stable peg since 2022, featuring inflationary supply and DeFi utilities. As of December 2025, it trades at low levels with community efforts for stabilization, offering yield opportunities but facing significant volatility and historical risks. Suitable only for high-risk allocations with independent research essential.

 

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