What it means

A stablecoin designed to track one dollar may depeg if market confidence, liquidity or reserves are questioned.

Why it matters

Stablecoin users should understand issuer and market risk.

Related pages

Continue with Stablecoin or return to the crypto glossary.

How to use this term

Use Depeg as a practical checkpoint when comparing exchanges, wallets, cards or on-chain tools.

What to check

Check how the term appears in fees, limits, account rules, wallet flows and risk notes before making a platform decision.