Crypto Scenario Insights
What happened
JPMorgan has downgraded earnings estimates for Circle and Coinbase, citing a new partnership with Hyperliquid that forces the two firms to compete for USDC distribution, potentially eroding long-term stablecoin margins.
What we think
The most likely outcome is sustained margin pressure for Circle and Coinbase as decentralized venues like Hyperliquid gain leverage.
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Hyperliquid's Growth Challenges USDC Economics: A Structural Shift?
We explain what happened and what could follow. We do not forecast prices.