#Binance Market Update: Steady Seas for USDT Amid Altcoin Action
As of 4:00 PM PKT on January 18, 2026, the USDT market remains the bedrock of crypto liquidity, maintaining a strong peg to the US Dollar around $1.00. The total stablecoin market cap hit a record $310.4 billion earlier in January, with Tether commanding over 60% market dominance.