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Stablecoin markets hit a major turning point as yield-bearing crypto-native coins saw a 15% drop in Q2 2026, ending a three-year growth run—with Ethena’s sUSDe and Sky’s sUSDS taking heavy losses. Meanwhile, traditional-asset backed stablecoins like BlackRock’s BUIDL, Circle’s USYC, and Ondo’s USDY surged, signaling a clear shift toward safer, institutional-grade products. The overall stablecoin market also posted its first quarterly decline since Q3 2023, with total supply falling to $312B and transaction volume down 5.5%. Surprisingly, small peer-to-peer transactions under $250 rose 5%, hinting at resilient everyday user activity. Experts now watch for signs of fresh institutional capital—especially through spot ETF inflows—which often foreshadow broader market momentum, including corporate Bitcoin buys and stablecoin supply trends.

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