USYCvsU
Circle USYC vs United Stables — side-by-side comparison of supply, chains, backing, and peg data.
Side-by-side
USYC — Circle USYC
U — United Stables
30-day peg stability dotted line = target · both charts share one scale
What the last 30 days show
Over the last 30 days USYC supply moved -14.6% and U +10.3% — U grew faster. U held the tighter band: worst deviation 10 bps against 1374 bps.
Key differences
- USYC is roughly 1.9× larger than U by USD circulation value ($2.55B vs $1.38B).
- USYC ranks #10 while U ranks #15 among all tracked stablecoins.
- Both are pegged to the same currency (USD), so they compete directly for the same use cases.
- USYC is a fiat-backed stablecoin; U is crypto-backed. Different mechanism, different failure modes.
- Reserves differ — USYC holds tokenized us treasuries, U holds stablecoin basket.
- U is deployed on 4 chains — much broader coverage than USYC's 2.
Full comparison table
| Metric | USYC | U |
|---|---|---|
| USD circulation value | $2.55B | $1.38B |
| Rank (by USD value) | #10 | #15 |
| Peg | USD | USD |
| Mechanism | fiat-backed | crypto-backed |
| Backing | Tokenized US Treasuries | Stablecoin basket |
| Chains deployed | 2 | 4 |
| Primary chain | BSC | BSC |
| Issuer | Circle | — |
| CoinGecko | View → | View → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the main difference between USYC and U?
Both track USD, so they compete for the same use cases. USYC holds tokenized us treasuries; U holds stablecoin basket. USYC ranks #10 by USD value and U ranks #15.
Which is bigger, USYC or U?
USYC is larger, with $2.55B in circulation vs $1.38B for U. That's roughly 1.9× the size.
Is USYC safer than U?
Neither is inherently safer. Safety turns on reserve composition, issuer transparency, redemption rights and regulatory oversight — none of which this page audits. USYC uses a fiat-backed model; U uses a crypto-backed one. Read each issuer's most recent reserve attestation before choosing.
Can I convert between USYC and U?
Yes. USYC and U 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 USYC or U?
The right choice depends on your use case. Consider: which chain do you need? USYC is available on 2 chains and U on 4. 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.