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Key Takeaways:BNB’s market capitalization surged to $177.97 billion, surpassing Tether (USDT) at $177.55 billion, according to CoinGecko.The token rallied 4.7% in 24 hours, reaching an intraday high of $1,275.66 — its strongest performance in months.The BNB Chain saw record network activity, with total value locked (TVL) on the Aster Protocol rising 570% to $2.34 billion.Institutional demand and ecosystem upgrades continue to fuel BNB’s rise as the broader crypto market surpasses $4.23 trillion in total capitalization.BNB has overtaken XRP to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, data from CoinGecko shows.As of October 7, BNB’s market value stands at $177.97 billion, narrowly exceeding XRP’s $177.9 billion. The milestone came as BNB’s price climbed 4.71% in the past 24 hours to $1,275.66, driven by a surge in trading activity, institutional inflows, and expanding on-chain participation.  BNB Chain Activity Hits Multi-Month HighsAccording to TokenTerminal and DeFiLlama, the BNB Chain has regained its position as the most-used blockchain by active addresses, surpassing Solana and Ethereum. This growth coincides with a massive spike in decentralized trading and lending, particularly on the Aster Protocol, where TVL skyrocketed 570% to $2.34 billion.At the same time, Binance’s ongoing Web3 integration efforts — including its Alpha Points programs, wallet events, and Launchpool campaigns — have drawn users back into the BNB ecosystem. The network’s recent gas fee reduction to 0.05 Gwei has further strengthened user retention and developer adoption.Institutional Demand and Macro SupportInstitutional investors continue to accumulate BNB amid growing confidence in its long-term utility and deflationary supply model. Several regional investment funds, including those in Kazakhstan and Southeast Asia, have reportedly added BNB to their digital asset portfolios.Market sentiment has also benefited from expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year, reinforcing capital flows into risk assets and large-cap cryptos.BNB vs. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the Broader MarketWhile Bitcoin (BTC) remains dominant at $124,131 with a market capitalization of $2.47 trillion, and Ethereum (ETH) trades around $4,681 with a $565 billion market cap, BNB’s climb past Tether underscores investor preference for utility-driven assets rather than stablecoin exposure.The total crypto market capitalization has now reached $4.23 trillion, with Bitcoin’s dominance at 58.3% and BNB strengthening as a key altcoin leader.

Price & Performance: BNB is currently trading near $773, down 12.5% over the past week and 43.6% below its all-time high of $1,370 set in October 2025 .Technical Breakdown: BNB has broken below a multi-month ascending channel, weakening its broader structure; the $600–$610 zone now acts as critical support, with $500–$520 as the next downside level if that fails .Price Targets: Analysts project a potential move toward $680–$730 by March 2026 if BNB reclaims $647 resistance, while a breakdown below $590 could trigger a drop to the $550 zone .Ecosystem Growth: Despite price weakness, BNB Chain activity remains robust with BlackRock's BUIDL fund expanding to the network and PancakeSwap posting record trading volumes .Exchange Confidence: Binance is converting $1 billion in stablecoin reserves to Bitcoin for its SAFU insurance fund, signaling long-term confidence amid market volatility .$BNB #bnb #BNBMarketCapThirdLargest

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Here’s the latest real-time value and “biggest secret” about Tether (USDT) in the crypto market today (based on February 20–21 2026 data):
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Tether (USDT) currently trades at about $1.00 — because it’s a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar.$USDT
📊 Tether’s Market Value (Today)
Market Capitalization: ~ $183.7 billion (one of the largest cryptos by value). �
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24-h Trading Volume: > $80 billion — extremely high liquidity. �
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Circulating USDT: ~ 183.7 billion tokens in supply. �
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Still #3 by market cap overall (behind Bitcoin and Ethereum). �
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🤫 The “Biggest Secret” in the Market Today
While USDT is supposed to be fully backed 1-to-1 with real US dollars, the deeper truth is more complex:
🔍 **1. Market’s Confidence vs. Transparency
**USDT continues to trade at $1 with huge volume, but Tether has been criticized for not providing full independent audits of its reserves — only periodic attestation reports. This means traders rely mainly on trust rather than complete verification. �
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🔍 **2. Large Supply Being Burned
**In February 2026, Tether’s circulating supply actually contracted — down by about 1.7% (~$1.5 billion) — the biggest monthly drop since 2022, as investors redeem USDT or move into other assets like USDC or fiat. �
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🔍 **3. Its Role Makes Crypto Fragile
**Tether’s dominance means if confidence ever faltered, it could destabilize the whole crypto market, because USDT is used as the primary bridge between fiat and crypto trading. �
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🔍 **4. Risky Reserve Composition
**Tether’s reserves are increasingly diversified into things like bonds, loans, and even gold — not just cash or US Treasuries. Critics say this could make backing less liquid in a crisis. �
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📌 Why This Matters
Even though USDT stays at $1, its market cap and circulating supply reflect broader crypto investor behavior:
A shrinking supply can signal risk-off sentiment (traders pulling money out).
Heavy dependence on trust and non-traditional reserve assets makes Tether a systemically important but potentially fragile cornerstone of the crypto ecosystem.
Want a simple explanation of how this could affect Bitcoin and other coins if confidence in USDT dropped?
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