USDTvsUSDG
Tether vs Global Dollar — side-by-side comparison of supply, chains, backing, and peg data.
Side-by-side
USDT — Tether
USDG — Global Dollar
30-day peg stability dotted line = target · both charts share one scale
What the last 30 days show
Over the last 30 days USDT supply moved -0.6% and USDG +17.6% — USDG grew faster. USDT held the tighter band: worst deviation 14 bps against 33 bps.
Key differences
- USDT is roughly 53.6× larger than USDG by USD circulation value ($183.08B vs $3.42B).
- USDT ranks #1 while USDG ranks #7 among all tracked stablecoins.
- Both are pegged to the same currency (USD), so they compete directly for the same use cases.
- Both are fiat-backed stablecoins, so the mechanism is not what separates them.
- Reserves differ — USDT holds cash & t-bills, USDG holds cash reserves (paxos).
- USDT is deployed on 130 chains — much broader coverage than USDG's 6.
- Primary chain differs — most USDT supply lives on Tron, while most USDG supply is on X Layer.
Full comparison table
| Metric | USDT | USDG |
|---|---|---|
| USD circulation value | $183.08B | $3.42B |
| Rank (by USD value) | #1 | #7 |
| Peg | USD | USD |
| Mechanism | fiat-backed | fiat-backed |
| Backing | Cash & T-bills | Cash reserves (Paxos) |
| Chains deployed | 130 | 6 |
| Primary chain | Tron | X Layer |
| Issuer | Tether Limited | Paxos Trust Company |
| CoinGecko | View → | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the main difference between USDT and USDG?
Both track USD, so they compete for the same use cases. USDT holds cash & t-bills; USDG holds cash reserves (paxos). USDT ranks #1 by USD value and USDG ranks #7.
Which is bigger, USDT or USDG?
USDT is larger, with $183.08B in circulation vs $3.42B for USDG. That's roughly 53.6× the size.
Is USDT safer than USDG?
Neither is inherently safer. Safety turns on reserve composition, issuer transparency, redemption rights and regulatory oversight — none of which this page audits. Both use a fiat-backed model, so the difference sits in the issuer and the reserves rather than the design. Read each issuer's most recent reserve attestation before choosing.
Can I convert between USDT and USDG?
Yes. USDT and USDG both trade on major centralized and decentralized exchanges. Since both track USD, the exchange rate is typically very close to 1:1. Direct swap protocols on Ethereum, Solana, and other chains offer the tightest spreads.
Should I choose USDT or USDG?
The right choice depends on your use case. Consider: which chain do you need? USDT is available on 130 chains and USDG on 6. What backing do you prefer? What's your integration surface (exchanges, DeFi protocols, payment providers)? Both have deep liquidity, so market cap alone shouldn't decide it.