USD Coin (USDC-USD) Price Today and Forecast: USDC Holds Near $1 as New U.S. Rules, Visa Settlement, and Bank Adoption Reshape 2026 Outlook
USDC traded at $0.9998 to $1.00 on December 18, 2025, with market cap near $77.8 billion and supply around 78 billion. Visa announced U.S. partners can now settle transactions in USDC. The stablecoin’s peg remains steady, backed by liquid reserves and arbitrage. Regulatory moves and payment network integration are driving industry attention.