> You can always (if they have the cash on hand) swap 1 USDT for 1 USD
Exactly, until you can't as I outlined.
The price on a randombook is a function of many things, including "percieved" risk. Its also a function of liquidity/depth and the willingness to exit fast, ignoring the 1-3% fee.
Everyone and their grandfather knows tether doesn't have 1:1 asset reserves for their $80B market cap. But noone knows how much they do have and how long they can keep up the charade.
Exactly, until you can't as I outlined.
The price on a randombook is a function of many things, including "percieved" risk. Its also a function of liquidity/depth and the willingness to exit fast, ignoring the 1-3% fee.
Everyone and their grandfather knows tether doesn't have 1:1 asset reserves for their $80B market cap. But noone knows how much they do have and how long they can keep up the charade.