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View ChartUSDCx (Canton) (USDCX) is a USDC-backed stablecoin issued natively on the Canton Network, a public, privacy-enabled Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for financial markets. It launched on December 4, 2025, and is the first deployment using Circle's xReserve protocol. USDCx is designed to bring institutional-grade digital-dollar settlement to Canton, combining the liquidity and familiarity of USDC with Canton's selective disclosure model and cross-application composability.
The token is denominated in US dollars and backed 1:1 by USDC held in Circle xReserve. It follows the Canton Token Standard (CIP-56), which ensures it can move across applications, venues, and service providers on the network without fragmentation. At launch, circulating supply stood at approximately 3.48 million USDCX, with a market capitalization of roughly $3.28 million and a price near $1.00. The project is in an early growth phase, having just secured custody, bridging, and exchange support in the months following launch.
USDCx on Canton is issued through Circle's xReserve protocol, with Circle serving as the provider of the stablecoin. Circle is a global fintech and stablecoin market leader, and it is the entity behind USDC. The Canton Network itself was developed by Digital Asset, whose co-founder and Canton Network CEO is Yuval Rooz. The launch involved collaboration with a range of institutional partners and infrastructure providers, including DRW, Virtu, Citadel, Tradeweb, and Digital Asset for testing and refining xReserve. The project represents a joint effort between Circle's stablecoin infrastructure and Canton's privacy-focused blockchain architecture.
USDCx operates through Circle's xReserve mechanism. When a user deposits USDC into xReserve on Ethereum, a mint of USDCx is initiated on Canton through the protocol, and an equivalent amount of USDCx is minted on Canton. This process coordinates wallets across Ethereum and Canton, handles Circle's attestation flow, tracks state through multiple asynchronous steps, and accounts for protocol-level fees. Burning USDCx back to USDC on Ethereum is the same process in reverse and carries a flat 2 USDC fee to xReserve, which surfaces in the quote response as railFee.
xReserve works in tandem with Circle Gateway and Circle CCTP to make USDCx on Canton interoperable with USDC across supported blockchains without reliance on third-party bridges. As of December 2, 2025, USDCx on Canton is interoperable with USDC across over 20+ blockchains. On the Canton Network itself, USDCx follows the CIP-56 token standard, which ensures composability across every application on the network. Canton's architecture limits transaction visibility to only parties involved in transactions and designated compliance monitors, giving operators only minimal metadata. Validators hold individualized, permissioned views that keep sensitive workflows private, unlike public chains where every node sees everything.
USDCx distinguishes itself through a combination of USDC backing, institutional-grade privacy, and cross-chain interoperability. It is the first deployment using Circle xReserve and the first time a USDC-backed stablecoin can operate with institutional-grade privacy and cross-application composability on a public Layer 1 network. Canton becomes the first blockchain connected to Circle xReserve.
The token is trust-minimized with no third-party bridges required, and it is fully interoperable with USDC across supported chains. CertiK performed a comprehensive security assessment of USDCx on Canton, covering both on-chain and off-chain components. For institutions, USDCx combines the convenience and liquidity of USDC with the privacy, interoperability, and control needed for regulated markets. It enables 24/7 atomic settlement of tokenized real-world assets, intraday and out-of-hours financing, and privacy-enabled global B2B payments onchain. Canton is positioned as a primary liquidity hub for capital markets and as the privacy plus interoperability layer for regulatory-grade stablecoins.
USDCx serves multiple functions within the Canton ecosystem and beyond. It is used for the atomic settlement of tokenized assets, including bonds, loans, repos, and wrapped-BTC, allowing these assets to settle instantly against a fully backed stablecoin. It supports privacy-preserving payments for payroll, global B2B payouts and pay-ins, and cross-border payments, giving institutions complete control over who sees counterparties, balances, and transaction details.
USDCx also functions as interoperable onchain cash for multi-party workflows, supporting cross-border transfers, delivery versus payment, and institutional liquidity routing across over 20+ blockchains. It enables atomic swaps and 24/7 settlement for tokenized bonds, repos, alternatives, wrapped Bitcoin, and DeFi, all with need-to-know privacy. Additionally, USDCx serves as the settlement currency for many of Canton's emerging capital markets use cases, including out-of-hours repo settlement.
The USDCx ecosystem has expanded rapidly since launch. At launch, apps and participants using USDCx included Bron, Cantor8, CertiK, Console Wallet, Cumberland DRW, Dfns, Digital Asset, G20, Hydra X, IMC Trading, Loop, QCP, Send on Canton Network, and Temple. Temple, the network's first privacy-preserving, non-custodial central limit orderbook, supports USDCx on day one, enabling users to bridge, mint, and trade the stablecoin globally. Loop has also committed to giving Canton users access to USDCx.
Institutional testing partners included DRW, Virtu, Citadel, Tradeweb, and Digital Asset, whose out-of-hours financing trades were executed on Tradeweb and settled on Canton. Subsequent infrastructure developments include zerohash announcing expanded support for USDCx on Canton on March 24, 2026, allowing enterprises to access USDC on the Canton blockchain for onchain settlement. BitGo extended Canton Network infrastructure to the CIP-56 token standard on March 25, 2026, adding qualified custody for USDCx and cBTC. HIFI published a blog on USDCx bridging between Ethereum and Canton on April 15, 2026, abstracting the full xReserve flow into a single endpoint. Kraken enabled USDCx deposits and withdrawals on the Canton network on June 11, 2026. Circle acquired Hashnote's USYC, and institutions are using USDC, Brale, and M1 on Canton to unlock financing against on-chain U.S. Treasuries.
USDCx is not mined through proof-of-work or staking. It is a stablecoin minted through Circle's xReserve protocol. Users deposit USDC into xReserve on Ethereum, which initiates a mint of USDCx on Canton through the protocol. Minting USDCx is free. The process involves coordinating wallets across Ethereum and Canton, handling Circle's attestation flow, tracking state through multiple asynchronous steps, and accounting for protocol-level fees. Burning USDCx back to USDC on Ethereum is the same process in reverse and carries a flat 2 USDC fee to xReserve. There is no mining or staking mechanism for USDCX; supply is determined by user deposits and withdrawals through the xReserve system.
Keeping USDCx safe requires attention to custody, network compatibility, and transaction details. Because USDCx operates on the Canton Network and is bridged from Ethereum via xReserve, users should ensure they are using wallets and platforms that support the Canton Network and the CIP-56 token standard. Qualified custody solutions are available, including BitGo's qualified custody for USDCx and cBTC, announced on March 25, 2026.
When bridging USDCx between Ethereum and Canton, users should verify the quote response includes the exact amounts on both sides of the bridge, the exchange rate, and any rail fees. Deposits must be made into networks supported by the platform being used, and geographic restrictions may apply to certain USDCx services. CertiK's comprehensive security assessment of USDCx on Canton, covering both on-chain and off-chain components, provides an additional layer of assurance. As with any digital asset, users should protect private keys, use reputable wallets and custody providers, and confirm transaction details before executing transfers.
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As of right now, the live price of USDCx (Canton) (USDCX) is $1.000081. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated USDCX to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, USDCx (Canton) records a 24h trading volume of $18.646156M (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of $3.484788M. Its current circulating supply stands at 3.48M out of a maximum supply cap of ∞.
The price volatility of USDCx (Canton) (USDCX) is essentially driven by market supply and demand dynamics. Key factors behind its price movements include: 1) Global macroeconomic conditions and sentiment, such as Fed interest rate decisions; 2) Tokenomics, including the ratio of circulating supply (3.48M) to max supply (∞), as well as token unlocks and burn mechanisms; 3) Fundamental developments, such as ecosystem expansion, on-chain activity, and core protocol upgrades; and 4) Derivatives market dynamics, including leverage battles and liquidation cascades in perpetual contracts.
Looking at its historical price performance, USDCx (Canton) (USDCX) hit an all-time high (ATH) of $1.117218 on 2026-08-04 16:40, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at $0.657338 on 2026-06-11 08:35. Note that historical highs and lows reflect past performance only and do not guarantee future price trends; investment decisions should always align with live market conditions and your personal risk tolerance.
When trading USDCX futures on BTCC, technical chart analysis begins with identifying key support and resistance levels on 1D and 4H charts using historical price pivots. Next, apply MA/EMA indicators to gauge trend directions, alongside RSI (values above 70 indicate overbought conditions, while below 30 suggest oversold levels). Always validate breakout signals with the 24h trading volume ($18.646156M), as price breakouts accompanied by strong volume offer higher reliability.
Unlike spot trading where you can only profit from rising prices, BTCC’s USDCXUSDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for USDCx (Canton), simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the USDCXUSDT pair, set your desired leverage and Take-Profit/Stop-Loss levels, and click "Sell/Short". Once the price drops to your target, close your position to lock in profit from the price difference.
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