What is PayPal USD (PYUSD)?

PayPal USD is a cryptocurrency that trades under the ticker PYUSD. It is currently trading at $1.00 USD and ranks among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

How much does 1 PYUSD cost today?

As of right now, 1 PYUSD costs $1.00 USD. The price is updated live from CoinGecko and changes throughout the day based on global trading activity.

How do I buy PayPal USD in Canada?

Canadians can buy PayPal USD on regulated Canadian exchanges such as Bitbuy, Newton, NDAX, Wealthsimple Crypto, and Shakepay. PayPal USD is also available on major international exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) and as spot ETFs in some cases. Always confirm the platform is registered with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) before depositing funds.

How is PayPal USD taxed in Canada?

In Canada, the CRA treats cryptocurrency as a commodity rather than a currency. Selling, trading, or spending PayPal USD triggers a capital gain or loss — 50% of which is taxable as income at your marginal rate. If you trade PayPal USD frequently or as a business, the CRA may treat profits as 100% taxable business income. Keep detailed records of every transaction, including date, amount, fair market value in CAD, and counterparty.

Is PayPal USD a good investment?

This page does not provide investment advice. PayPal USD is a volatile asset — historical price swings have included gains and losses of more than 50% within single calendar years. Before investing, understand your time horizon, risk tolerance, and only invest what you can afford to lose. Consider using our DCA Simulator to test how dollar-cost-averaging into PayPal USD would have performed historically.

Can I stake PayPal USD?

PayPal USD uses a non-staking consensus mechanism, so it cannot be staked directly in the same way as proof-of-stake coins like Ethereum or Solana. Some platforms offer "earn" or lending products that pay yield on PayPal USD, but these carry counterparty risk.

PayPal USD Price (PYUSD)

Rank #32 by market cap

            $1.00
        

24H Change +0.02%

7D Change +0.02%

Market Cap $3.31B

24H Volume $50.58M

24H High $1.00

24H Low $1.00

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About PayPal USD

PayPal USD (PYUSD) is a cryptocurrency currently ranked #32 by market capitalization. It trades at $1.00 USD with a 24-hour trading volume of $50.58M.

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PayPal USD Price (PYUSD)

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