USDC (USDC)

USDC remains the most stable asset in the top 10, holding exactly $1.00 with a 24-hour fluctuation of less than 0.01%. This reliability makes it the go-to dollar-denominated reserve for DeFi protocols and exchanges, absorbing $2.3 billion in on-chain volume during the downturn. Unlike #5 BNB’s -4.92% daily drop, USDC offers a risk-free anchor, proof that capital preservation trumps yield in a rout.