USDS STABLECOIN OVERVIEW
USDS Stablecoin Price Today and Market Data
USDS is the native stablecoin of Sky Protocol and the upgraded version of DAI. It is designed to track the value of the US dollar while providing a transferable digital asset for payments, trading and decentralized finance.
Track the USDS stablecoin price, distance from its $1 peg, market capitalization, 24-hour trading volume and circulating supply. USDS does not generate yield automatically, although it can be supplied to separate Sky Protocol products such as sUSDS where available.
LIVE USDS PRICE
Live USDS Stablecoin Price Chart
Follow the USDS price across 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month, 1 year or its full available history. The $1 reference line makes changes in the peg easier to identify, while the chart tooltip shows the price, distance from the peg and trading volume at any available time.
PRICE PERFORMANCE
USDS Peg Performance
USDS is designed to remain close to $1, so its performance is better measured through price ranges and peg deviations than conventional investment returns. Compare how closely USDS has tracked its target across short-term and longer periods.
Market data: CoinGecko Peg measured against $1 USD
MARKET CONTEXT
What Is Keeping USDS Near $1?
USDS is trading close to its $1 target. Current liquidity, conversions through Sky Protocol and market demand are helping keep the USDS stablecoin near its intended value.
Small deviations can still occur across individual exchanges. Comparing the current price, trading volume and available market liquidity provides more context than the price movement alone.
What Can Affect the USDS Peg?
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Peg Stability Module Liquidity
Sky Protocol’s Peg Stability Module supports conversions between USDS and approved stablecoins. Available liquidity, conversion limits and fees can affect how efficiently price differences around $1 are corrected.
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Minting and Conversion Flows
Minting, conversion and redemption activity can change how much USDS is available to the market. Stronger demand may expand supply, while conversions out of USDS can reduce circulating availability.
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Exchange Liquidity and Market Depth
USDS can trade at slightly different prices across exchanges and decentralized markets. Lower volume or thinner order books can make short-term deviations from the $1 peg larger or slower to correct.
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Collateral Health and Risk
USDS is supported by collateral managed through Sky Protocol. Changes in collateral values, vault health, liquidations and perceived protocol risk can affect confidence in the stablecoin and its $1 peg.
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Savings and DeFi Demand
Demand for USDS across lending markets, liquidity pools and other DeFi applications can influence how much USDS is held or traded. Changes in savings demand may also affect liquidity around the peg.
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Sky Governance and USDS News
Sky governance can change collateral rules, conversion conditions, protocol parameters and supported integrations. USDS stablecoin news around these decisions can affect market activity and confidence in the peg.
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