TerraUSD
Market Open
9 Jun, 18:40
$
1. 000900
-0.0001
-0.01%
$
34.85M Volume
$ 1.001
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USTUSD Overview
USTUSD represents the price of TerraUSD (UST) quoted in United States Dollar (USD). The pair indicates how many US dollars are required to purchase one UST and serves as a market measure of the stablecoin’s valuation relative to fiat.
TerraUSD is an algorithmic stablecoin issued on the Terra blockchain by Terraform Labs, the firm co‑founded by Do Kwon and Daniel Shin. Introduced around 2020, UST was designed to preserve a 1:1 peg to the US dollar via an on‑chain mint‑and‑burn relationship with the protocol’s native LUNA token and runs within the Cosmos SDK ecosystem.
Prices for USTUSD form on centralized and decentralized exchanges where order books, liquidity pools and on‑chain arbitrage interact. While the protocol’s mechanism aimed to stabilize supply, market demand, exchange liquidity, macroeconomic conditions and regulatory news can push the pair away from its target, producing short‑term deviations.
USTUSD is used as a reference for stablecoin stability, a quote currency for crypto transactions, and a component in lending, liquidity provision and yield strategies. Monitoring the pair helps traders and investors evaluate peg integrity and counterparty risk.
The token has experienced episodes of significant depegging and volatility, most prominently in 2022; liquidity and price behavior can vary widely across venues, so active risk management is advised.
TerraUSD is an algorithmic stablecoin issued on the Terra blockchain by Terraform Labs, the firm co‑founded by Do Kwon and Daniel Shin. Introduced around 2020, UST was designed to preserve a 1:1 peg to the US dollar via an on‑chain mint‑and‑burn relationship with the protocol’s native LUNA token and runs within the Cosmos SDK ecosystem.
Prices for USTUSD form on centralized and decentralized exchanges where order books, liquidity pools and on‑chain arbitrage interact. While the protocol’s mechanism aimed to stabilize supply, market demand, exchange liquidity, macroeconomic conditions and regulatory news can push the pair away from its target, producing short‑term deviations.
USTUSD is used as a reference for stablecoin stability, a quote currency for crypto transactions, and a component in lending, liquidity provision and yield strategies. Monitoring the pair helps traders and investors evaluate peg integrity and counterparty risk.
The token has experienced episodes of significant depegging and volatility, most prominently in 2022; liquidity and price behavior can vary widely across venues, so active risk management is advised.
USTUSD Chart
Jane Street asks court to reject Terraform claims tied to UST-LUNA crash
A filing Thursday said the lawsuit rehashes events already settled in court and seeks damages for losses caused by internal misconduct.
Coindesk | 1 month ago
USTUSD FAQ
What is the current TerraUSD price?
The current price is $1.000900, based on the latest trades across major cryptocurrency exchanges.
What does the price change mean?
The price has changed by -0.0001 (-0.01%), showing how much the asset has moved compared to the previous close.
What is the previous close for TerraUSD?
The previous close was $1.001000, which serves as a reference point to measure daily performance.
How is the daily change percentage calculated?
The change percentage (-0.01%) is calculated based on the difference between the current price and the previous closing price.
What does the daily range show?
The range reflects the lowest ($1.000800) and highest ($1.001000) prices traded during the selected period, helping assess volatility.
Why is TerraUSD (UST) moving today?
Price movements in TerraUSD are driven by market sentiment, trading volume, news, adoption, and overall crypto market conditions.
Is the current trend bullish or bearish?
If the current price ($1.000900) is below the previous close ($1.001000), it indicates upward momentum. If below, it suggests a downward trend.
Where can I see live charts for TerraUSD?
You can view real-time charts, price updates, and market data for TerraUSD (UST) directly on this page.
