Tether (USDT)

Tether holds steadfast at $1.00 with a 0.01% weekly gain, serving as the harbor investors run to when they want to dodge volatility without exiting crypto. Its market capitalization has swelled to $94.2 billion, outpacing XRP (#4) by more than $52 billion, as traders seek stability amid a market where the average altcoin lost 2.3% over the same period. This makes Tether cheaper than any volatile rival in terms of risk-adjusted return.