How does USDT coin maintain its peg to the US dollar?

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• Dec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
  USDT coin's peg to the US dollar is maintained through a combination of market intervention and market demand. While Tether claims that each USDT coin is backed by one US dollar held in reserve, there have been concerns about the transparency and accuracy of these claims. However, Tether has taken steps to address these concerns by conducting regular audits and providing more information about its reserves. In addition to market intervention by Tether, market demand for USDT also plays a role in maintaining the peg. If the demand for USDT increases, its price may rise above the peg, prompting Tether to issue more USDT coins to meet the demand and bring the price back down. Conversely, if the demand for USDT decreases, its price may fall below the peg, prompting Tether to buy back USDT coins from the market and bring the price back up. These market dynamics help to ensure that USDT remains closely tied to the value of the US dollar.
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