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Current GUSD/INR real-time price is ₹95.651679, with a 24-hour change rate of -0.00% and a 7-day change rate of -0.09%. GUSD currently ranks #235 globally by market cap, with a total market cap of ₹1.429587KCr, a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of ₹3.061214KCr, and a 24-hour trading volume of ₹1.659081Cr. In terms of supply, GUSD has a maximum supply of ∞, a current circulating supply of 14.94Cr, with 46.70% already in circulation and 53.30% remaining to be unlocked.

About GUSD

What Is GUSD?

GUSD is a regulated, US dollar-backed stablecoin issued by the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange. It is a fiat-collateralized stablecoin designed to combine the stability of the US dollar with the efficiency of blockchain technology.

Key Takeaways

  • GUSD is a regulated stablecoin issued by Gemini Trust Company, LLC, a New York trust company.
  • Each GUSD token is backed 1:1 by US dollars held in FDIC-insured bank accounts, with reserves attested to by independent auditors.
  • It operates primarily on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-20 token, enabling fast and low-cost transfers within the DeFi ecosystem.
  • Its primary use cases include trading, remittances, and as a stable store of value and medium of exchange within crypto markets.
  • GUSD is distinguished by its regulatory compliance and transparency, being approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

Key Specifications & Tokenomics

ItemDetails
Name (Ticker)GUSD (GUSD)
Alternative NamesGemini Dollar
Consensus MechanismNot applicable (Issued on Ethereum)
Smart ContractsYes (ERC-20)
CategoryStablecoin
Hash AlgorithmKeccak-256 (via Ethereum)
Block RewardNot applicable
Max SupplyUncapped (Supply adjusts based on deposits/redemptions)
TPSDependent on the Ethereum network
Scaling SolutionInherits Ethereum's layer-2 solutions
BlockchainEthereum (Primary)

Who Created GUSD?

The Gemini Dollar (GUSD) was created and is issued by Gemini Trust Company, LLC, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. A key differentiator for GUSD is its regulatory status. It was launched in September 2018 after receiving approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), making it one of the first regulated stablecoins in the United States. The issuance and management of GUSD are governed by Gemini's strict compliance frameworks, which include regular third-party audits of its US dollar reserves to ensure full backing.

How Does GUSD Work?

GUSD operates on a simple and transparent model of fiat collateralization.

  • 1:1 Dollar Backing: For every GUSD token in circulation, Gemini holds an equivalent US dollar in segregated, FDIC-insured bank accounts. This reserve structure is designed to ensure full redeemability.
  • Token Issuance and Redemption: Users can mint new GUSD by depositing US dollars into their Gemini account. Conversely, they can redeem GUSD for US dollars, which are then withdrawn from the reserve and the corresponding tokens are burned (removed from circulation). This mint-and-burn process helps maintain the peg.
  • Blockchain Functionality: As an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, GUSD can be freely transferred between wallets, used in smart contracts, and integrated into hundreds of decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized exchanges (DEXs), and lending protocols across the DeFi landscape.

What Makes GUSD Unique and Valuable?

GUSD's value proposition centers on its regulatory compliance and institutional-grade transparency, which are less common in the stablecoin market.

  • NYDFS Regulation: Its approval by a major state regulator provides a layer of legal certainty and consumer protection that many other stablecoins lack.
  • Regular Attestations: Independent accounting firms conduct monthly examinations of Gemini's dollar reserves, publishing reports that verify the 1:1 backing. This audit transparency is a cornerstone of its trust model.
  • Integration with a Regulated Ecosystem: Being native to the Gemini exchange, GUSD benefits from a seamless on-ramp and off-ramp for fiat currency within a regulated platform, appealing to both retail and institutional users who prioritize compliance.
  • DeFi Utility: Despite its centralized issuance, its ERC-20 standard allows it to function effectively in the permissionless world of decentralized finance.

What Is GUSD Used For?

GUSD serves several key functions within the digital asset economy:

  • Trading and Arbitrage: It is widely used as a stable trading pair on both centralized exchanges like Gemini and decentralized platforms, allowing traders to hedge against crypto volatility or move between assets without converting to fiat.
  • DeFi Participation: Users can lend, borrow, or provide liquidity with GUSD in various DeFi protocols to earn yield, using it as a stable base currency.
  • Payments and Transfers: It enables fast, global, and low-cost dollar-denominated payments and remittances on the blockchain.
  • Store of Value: During periods of high market volatility, investors often park funds in stablecoins like GUSD to preserve capital while remaining within the crypto ecosystem.

How Is the GUSD Ecosystem Developing?

The GUSD ecosystem is intrinsically linked to the growth of the Gemini exchange and its adoption across the broader crypto infrastructure.

  • Exchange Listings: Beyond Gemini, GUSD is listed on other major exchanges and trading platforms, increasing its liquidity and accessibility.
  • DeFi Integration: Its utility continues to expand as more DeFi protocols, wallets, and payment gateways add support for GUSD, recognising its regulated status.
  • Institutional Adoption: Gemini's focus on serving institutional clients helps drive the use of GUSD for treasury management, over-the-counter (OTC) trading, and other corporate finance applications within the crypto space.
  • Cross-Chain Initiatives: While native to Ethereum, there are wrapped versions of GUSD on other blockchains, though its primary development and use remain focused on the Ethereum network and its layer-2 scaling solutions.

How to Mine GUSD?

GUSD cannot be mined. It is a fiat-collateralized, centrally-issued stablecoin. New GUSD tokens are only created when a user deposits US dollars with Gemini and requests the issuance of tokens. The process is controlled by Gemini Trust Company, not through a decentralized mining or staking mechanism. Therefore, acquiring GUSD is done through purchase on an exchange or direct minting via the Gemini platform.

How to Keep Your GUSD Safe?

Securing your GUSD involves standard practices for managing ERC-20 tokens:

  • Use Reputable Wallets: Store GUSD in a secure wallet where you control the private keys. Options include hardware wallets (like Ledger or Trezor) for maximum security, or trusted software and mobile wallets.
  • Enable Strong Security: Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on any exchange or wallet account holding GUSD.
  • Beware of Scams: Be vigilant against phishing attempts, fake websites, and unsolicited offers. Always verify you are interacting with the official Gemini platform or correct contract address when dealing with GUSD.
  • Understand Custody: If holding GUSD on the Gemini exchange, it is held in Gemini's custodial wallet. For self-custody, ensure you securely back up your wallet's recovery phrase.

How to Buy GUSD?

GUSD is a regulated stablecoin available on several exchanges. For a seamless experience with high liquidity, consider trading on a major platform.

  1. Register an Account: Sign up using your email or mobile number and complete the KYC verification to unlock more features and benefits of the platform.
  2. Deposit Funds: Deposit fiat currency (via bank transfer, card, or third-party payment) or transfer USDT from an external wallet into your account.
  3. Start Trading: Go to the trading page and search for the spot trading pair GUSD/USDT. You can also explore other trading pairs available for GUSD.
  4. Place an Order: Enter the amount of GUSD you wish to purchase and submit the order.
  5. Confirm Your Purchase: Check your account balance to confirm the GUSD tokens have been successfully credited to your spot wallet.

How to Buy and Use GUSD

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  2. 2Identity VerificationComplete basic KYC verification to protect your account and assets.
  3. 3Quick TradeSupports credit cards, online banking and other quick purchase methods.
  4. 4Receive CoinsGUSD is instantly credited to your BTCC account, ready for trading at any time.

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GUSD FAQs

How does GUSD staking and minting with USDT or USDC affect its supply and price?

GUSD (GUSD) is a principal-protected, yield-bearing product: users stake USDT or USDC to mint GUSD as a certificate, and rewards are distributed daily. Minting expands the circulating supply of GUSD, while redemption converts it back to USDT or USDC at a 1:1 ratio (redemption fees apply), contracting supply.

Because GUSD is designed to track a stable value rather than float freely, supply changes mainly reflect demand for its yield rather than driving large price swings. The APR is dynamically adjusted based on revenue from the Gate ecosystem, tokenized treasuries and other RWA, and stablecoin-backed yield assets, so minting tends to rise when yields are attractive and slow when they fall.

For GUSD holders, the practical implication is that supply growth is a signal of yield demand, not of dilution risk, and the peg-like design keeps long-term price behaviour anchored near its reference value.

How do Ethereum network upgrades and gas fees impact GUSD's value and DeFi usability?

GUSD (GUSD) is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum, so its usability and cost profile are directly tied to the Ethereum network. Upgrades that raise throughput and lower gas fees make minting, redeeming and transferring GUSD cheaper, which encourages more frequent use as collateral and in DeFi strategies.

Lower fees also improve GUSD's competitiveness against stablecoins on cheaper chains, supporting deeper liquidity and tighter pricing around its reference value. Conversely, periods of high gas costs can discourage small transfers and push activity toward layer-2 networks or alternative venues.

Because GUSD is designed as a stable, principal-protected instrument rather than a volatile asset, network upgrades mainly affect its efficiency and adoption as a yield-bearing and collateral asset, not its day-to-day price, which remains anchored near its target value.

Will a GUSD spot ETF or rising institutional adoption affect its stablecoin peg and demand?

A spot ETF is a regulated fund that holds the underlying asset and issues shares that trade on traditional exchanges, giving institutions and brokerage users exposure without managing wallets directly. For a stablecoin-style asset like GUSD (GUSD), the more realistic institutional path is custody, collateral and treasury-style yield products rather than a classic spot ETF.

Sustained institutional adoption would deepen GUSD's liquidity, raise its legitimacy as a cash-equivalent instrument, and strengthen its peg by increasing the volume of large, predictable mint and redemption flows. Greater participation also tends to tighten spreads and reduce the impact of any single large order.

The key risk is that institutional flows can be concentrated and sensitive to regulation or yield changes, so demand may rise and fall in waves. Overall, broader adoption supports GUSD's stability and utility rather than pushing it toward large speculative price moves.

GUSD vs USDT: how do these two stablecoins compare for traders and yield seekers?

Both GUSD (GUSD) and USDT are dollar-referenced instruments, but they serve different roles. GUSD is positioned as a principal-protected, yield-bearing certificate with daily rewards and 1:1 redemption to USDT or USDC, while USDT is the most widely used trading stablecoin, prized for deep liquidity and near-universal pairing across exchanges.

DimensionGUSD (GUSD)USDT
Core PositioningYield-bearing, principal-protected certificateLiquidity and settlement stablecoin
Supply ModelMinted by staking USDT/USDC; redeemable 1:1Issuer-managed, reserve-backed
ConsensusERC-20 on EthereumMulti-chain issued token
Main Use CasesYield, collateral, RWA exposureTrading pairs, transfers, settlement

For traders, USDT usually offers tighter spreads; for yield seekers, GUSD offers daily rewards and collateral utility.

How do I set stop-loss and take-profit orders when trading GUSD futures?

On BTCC you can attach stop-loss (SL) and take-profit (TP) orders to any GUSD/USDT perpetual contract position, so risk is defined before you enter. Use the mark price or last price consistently and always leave a small buffer beyond the level you are protecting.

  • Long: place SL below a key support zone, the recent swing low, or a moving average you are trading against; place TP near the next resistance band or a measured-move target.
  • Short: place SL above a key resistance level or the recent swing high; place TP near the next support zone.
  • Trailing stop: enable it to lock in profits as price moves your way, and once the trade is in profit, move the SL to break-even so the position can no longer lose.

Review both orders after major news, since volatility can widen spreads and trigger premature fills.

What is GUSD's current price, market cap, and 24-hour trading volume?

The current price of GUSD (GUSD) is ₹95.651679, with a market cap of ₹1.429587KCr and 24h trading volume of ₹1.659081Cr. The circulating supply is 14.94Cr (max supply ∞).

Because GUSD is designed as a stable, dollar-referenced instrument, its price typically trades in a very narrow band around its target value, and the 24h change is usually close to zero. Market cap therefore moves mainly with minting and redemption activity rather than with speculative price swings.

For the most accurate live figures, open the GUSD/USDT page on BTCC and check the real-time order book, depth and latest trades before placing any order.

What are the core drivers of GUSD's price movement and peg stability?

GUSD (GUSD) is designed to hold a stable value, so its price drivers differ from volatile crypto assets. Three layers matter most:

  • Supply side: minting by staking USDT or USDC expands supply, while 1:1 redemption contracts it; the dynamic APR and any redemption fees influence how quickly users move in and out.
  • Ecosystem: usage as collateral, trading volume on venues such as Gate, and demand for tokenized treasury or RWA yield all affect how tightly GUSD trades around its reference value.
  • Macro: Fed rate decisions, global liquidity, institutional flows into stablecoins and regulation of issuers and reserves can shift overall demand for dollar-referenced assets.

Together these keep GUSD anchored near its target, with stability supported by reserves and yield rather than speculation.

What are GUSD's all-time high and all-time low prices?

The all-time high of GUSD (GUSD) is ₹96.027792, reached on 2025-11-19 03:55; the all-time low is ₹95.338015, recorded on 2026-05-14 12:15.

As a stable, dollar-referenced instrument, GUSD's historical range is extremely narrow compared with volatile cryptocurrencies, and these extremes reflect brief deviations around its target value rather than sustained trends. That is why its chart looks almost flat over long periods.

To inspect the full-cycle chart, open the GUSD/USDT page on BTCC and switch between the 1D, 1W and 1M timeframes to see how tightly the price has tracked its reference value since launch.

How do I read GUSD candlestick charts for futures trading?

Reading GUSD (GUSD) charts starts with the candlestick: the body shows the open and close, while the upper and lower wicks show the high and low of that period. A long body means strong directional pressure; a long wick signals rejection at that level.

  • Support and resistance: mark zones where price repeatedly reversed or stalled, and treat them as decision areas.
  • Moving averages: MA and EMA smooth price and show trend direction; a price above a rising EMA suggests strength.
  • RSI: readings above 70 suggest overbought conditions, below 30 suggest oversold, useful for timing entries.
  • Volume: a breakout is more reliable when volume expands; weak volume often precedes a failed move.

On BTCC, combine these signals with SL/TP orders on the GUSD/USDT perpetual contract to manage risk.

How can I profit when GUSD drops by short-selling it?

You can short GUSD (GUSD) without holding the spot token by using BTCC GUSD/USDT perpetual contracts. To open a short, you sell the contract at a high price; to close it, you buy it back at a lower price, and the difference is your profit (minus fees and funding).

This gives traders a two-way opportunity: in bearish or pullback markets, shorting lets you profit from downside instead of waiting for a rally. Because GUSD is a stable, dollar-referenced instrument, its moves are usually small, so shorts are typically used with modest leverage and tight risk controls.

Always attach a stop-loss above your entry to cap losses, and consider a take-profit near the next support zone. Practising on BTCC's demo account first helps you test the short workflow with virtual funds.

Can I trade GUSD perpetual contracts with high leverage?

Yes. BTCC offers flexible leverage on GUSD/USDT perpetual contracts, up to 50x, subject to the platform's risk rules and margin requirements. Higher leverage means a smaller margin controls a larger position, which can amplify returns when the market moves your way.

The same leverage magnifies losses: a small adverse move can trigger liquidation and wipe out your margin. Because GUSD (GUSD) is a stable, dollar-referenced asset with narrow daily ranges, high leverage is especially sensitive to funding costs and sudden spread widening.

Beginners should start at 2x-10x, use a strict stop-loss on every position, and avoid holding oversized positions through low-liquidity periods. Test your settings on the BTCC demo account before trading with real funds.

How can I practice trading GUSD with a free demo account?

After registering on BTCC, switch to Demo Trading mode and you will receive virtual funds, for example 100,000 USDT, to practice without risking real capital. The demo environment uses real GUSD (GUSD) market data, so prices, depth and volatility behave like the live market.

Use it to rehearse the full workflow: adjusting leverage on the GUSD/USDT perpetual contract, placing market and limit orders, and setting take-profit and stop-loss levels. You can also test trailing stops and see how margin and liquidation prices respond to different position sizes.

Once you are comfortable with the mechanics and your risk plan, you can move to live trading with a small amount and scale up gradually. The demo account is the safest way to build habits before committing real funds.

How do I buy and trade GUSD step by step?

Buying and trading GUSD (GUSD) on BTCC follows a simple flow:

  1. Register on BTCC and complete KYC verification to unlock deposits and trading.
  2. Deposit USDT via card or an external wallet into your BTCC account.
  3. Go to the GUSD/USDT perpetual contract page.
  4. Set your margin mode and leverage, choose Long or Short, set stop-loss and take-profit, then confirm the order.

Because GUSD is a stable, dollar-referenced instrument, position sizing and risk controls matter more than chasing large moves. Start with low leverage, keep a stop-loss on every trade, and use the BTCC demo account first if you are new to perpetual contracts.

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