Core Viewpoint - The temporary decoupling of stablecoins can significantly shake market confidence, leading to potential liquidations and broader cryptocurrency volatility [1][4]. Market Impact - USDe, a synthetic dollar token, briefly dropped to $0.65 on Binance before recovering, currently offering a 5.5% yield with a market cap of $14 billion, making it the third-largest stablecoin [2]. - The market downturn was triggered by Trump's tariff threats, prompting investors to seek refuge in gold and U.S. Treasury bonds, resulting in over $19 billion in long cryptocurrency positions being liquidated within 24 hours, affecting more than 1.6 million traders [2]. Response from Exchanges - Binance is conducting a thorough review of affected users, liquidation details, and appropriate compensation measures [3][4]. Mechanism Vulnerability - The USDe token's unique yield generation mechanism, based on basis trading strategies, faced severe tests during market sell-offs, highlighting the fragility of new stablecoin mechanisms under extreme market conditions [6][7]. - The funding rates for Ethereum have dropped to their lowest levels since August 2024, threatening USDe's return rates [9]. Competitive Landscape - USDe's yield generation structure differentiates it from competitors USDT and USDC, which are primarily backed by high liquidity assets like U.S. Treasury bonds [10]. - Despite structural differences, USDe is still classified as a stablecoin by cryptocurrency data tracking agencies, reflecting market acceptance but also the challenges of maintaining stability in extreme conditions [10].