💰 Stablecoin demand surges in Brazil: USDT trading volume on Mercado Bitcoin jumped nearly 800%, while Bitcoin trading volume soared 865% compared with the previous Sunday.
🏢 Companies lead the rush: Corporate accounts generated 78% of Mercado Bitcoin’s trading volume as businesses sought protection against currency volatility.
📉 Brazilian markets tumble: The Ibovespa stock index plunged 14%, its worst daily performance since March 2020.
💵 USDT and USDC activity rises: USDT trading volume against the Brazilian real increased 150%, while USDC volume surged 318% on tracked exchanges.
₿ Bitcoin shows currency-driven divergence: BTC gained 9.4% against the Brazilian real while slipping 0.2% against USDT, highlighting pressure on Brazil’s currency.
🌎 Market takeaway: Businesses are increasingly using dollar-pegged stablecoins to hedge currency risk and preserve treasury value during periods of political and economic uncertainty.