Are Stablecoins Safe? Depeg Risk, Explained
A depeg is when a stablecoin drifts from its target value. Learn why depegs happen, how pegs recover, and how to judge a stablecoin's real risk.
Mia Chen 5 min read
October 11, 2026
2 articles on stablecoins: 2 guides, published between 21 Sept 2026 and 11 Oct 2026 by Mia Chen.
A depeg is when a stablecoin drifts from its target value. Learn why depegs happen, how pegs recover, and how to judge a stablecoin's real risk.
The three main types of stablecoins are fiat-backed, crypto-backed, and algorithmic. Compare how each holds its peg and the risks of every model.