Key takeaways
- ETH trades at $1,751.49 with a market capitalization of $211.95B as of June 17, 2026, down 2.44% over the prior 24 hours.
- USD-pegged stablecoins on Ethereum total $156.55B, with USDT representing $80.31B or 43.05% of all USDT in global circulation.
- USDT supply on Ethereum declined 3.14% over 30 days, from $82.96B on May 18 to $80.31B as of June 17, 2026.
- Total value locked in Ethereum DeFi stands at $39.61B as of June 17, 2026, representing 18.7% of ETH’s market capitalization.
Ethereum On-Chain Snapshot: Stablecoin Dominance and DeFi Depth in Focus
The most striking signal in Ethereum’s current on-chain data is not its token price but the sheer weight of dollar-denominated value settled on the network. As of June 17, 2026, USD-pegged stablecoins circulating on Ethereum total $156.55B — a figure that represents roughly 74% of ETH’s own market capitalization of $211.95B and underscores how deeply the chain has become infrastructure for dollar liquidity.
ETH itself trades at $1,751.49, with a market capitalization of $211.95B. The token posted a -2.44% move over the prior 24 hours, reflecting near-term softness. Total value locked in Ethereum DeFi stands at $39.61B, equivalent to approximately 18.7% of ETH’s market cap — a ratio that offers one lens on how much of the network’s native asset value is actively deployed in decentralized finance protocols.
Stablecoin Supply: USDT’s Dominant Position
Within the $156.55B stablecoin pool on Ethereum, USDT accounts for $80.31B — more than half of all USD-pegged supply on the chain. That single figure also represents 43.05% of all USDT in global circulation, which stands at $186.55B, meaning Ethereum hosts the largest single-chain share of USDT outstanding.
However, USDT supply on Ethereum has not been static. Over the 30 days ending June 17, 2026, it contracted by -3.14%, moving from $82.96B on May 18 to $80.35B. That drawdown of approximately $2.61B marks a measurable shift in the stablecoin footprint on the chain over the period.
DeFi TVL in Context
Ethereum’s DeFi TVL of $39.61B sits alongside — but is distinct from — the stablecoin supply figure. TVL captures assets actively locked in DeFi protocols, while the $156.55B stablecoin figure reflects total circulating supply of USD-pegged tokens on the chain regardless of their deployment. Together, the two metrics point to a network carrying substantial dollar-denominated activity across both passive holdings and active protocol usage.
Why It Matters
- Stablecoin concentration: With $156.55B in USD-pegged stablecoins on Ethereum against a $211.95B ETH market cap, the chain carries a stablecoin supply equivalent to nearly three-quarters of its native token’s market value — illustrating the network’s role as a primary settlement layer for dollar liquidity.
- USDT’s 30-day contraction: A -3.14% decline in USDT supply on Ethereum over 30 days signals a measurable reduction in one of the chain’s largest stablecoin positions, a data point relevant to anyone tracking on-chain dollar flows.
- Chain-level USDT share: Ethereum’s 43.05% share of global USDT supply confirms the chain retains a plurality of the world’s most widely used stablecoin, even as that supply has edged lower month-over-month.
- DeFi deployment ratio: At $39.61B TVL against a $211.95B market cap, roughly 18.7 cents of every dollar of ETH market value is represented in active DeFi protocol locks.
Disclaimer: Market data is informational only and not investment advice. Figures are accurate as of the stated dates and change continuously.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ETH’s current price and market cap as of June 17, 2026?
ETH trades at $1,751.49 with a market capitalization of $211.95B as of June 17, 2026, having moved -2.44% over the prior 24 hours.
How much USDT is on Ethereum and what share is that of global USDT?
USDT circulating supply on Ethereum is $80.31B as of June 17, 2026, which represents 43.05% of all USDT in global circulation.
What happened to USDT supply on Ethereum over the last 30 days?
USDT supply on Ethereum declined 3.14% over 30 days, from $82.96B on May 18 to $80.31B as of June 17, 2026.
How much value is locked in Ethereum DeFi?
Total value locked in Ethereum DeFi stands at $39.61B as of June 17, 2026, representing approximately 18.7% of ETH’s market capitalization.
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