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Stablecoin Supply Shock

Definition

A stablecoin supply shock refers to a sudden and significant change in the total circulating supply of stablecoins. This event can be caused by large-scale minting or burning of stablecoins, often in response to major market movements or regulatory actions. A sudden increase in supply might indicate a readiness for capital deployment into riskier assets, while a sharp decrease could signal a flight to safety or withdrawal of funds from the crypto ecosystem. Such shocks can have broad market implications.