Is USDS Safe? — Trust Score: Aa3

Independent risk rating for USDS (usds). Last updated 2026-07-14.

USDS (usds) has a ZARQ Safety Rating of Aa3 (83.0/100) and a Vitality Score of C (52/100). Risk level: SAFE. Crash probability: 3%. Distance-to-Default: 4.0. Last updated: 2026-07-14. Based on 7 quantitative pillars including NDD, crash probability, TVL, and DeFi yield analysis. No structural weaknesses detected.
Rating Aa3
Score 83.0/100
Crash Prob 3%
Alert SAFE
83.0
Trust Score
Composite score 0-100 across 5 pillars
4.0
Distance-to-Default
Very strong — far from distress threshold
3%
Crash Probability
Model-estimated likelihood of >50% drawdown
$0.9998
Price (USD)
+0.0% (24h)
52
Vitality Score
Grade C — ecosystem health

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Vitality Score Breakdown

The ZARQ Vitality Score measures ecosystem health and crash resistance across 5 dimensions. USDS scores 52/100 (Grade C), indicating crash resistance — backtested high-Vitality tokens lost 44% less during the 2025–2026 market crash (p < 0.001). Backtested ✓ Methodology

Ecosystem Gravity70
Multi-chain presence, protocol count, DeFi depth
Capital Commitment28
TVL stability, locked capital, market cap rank
Coordination Efficiency40
Audit coverage, category diversity, yield density
Stress Resilience74
Drawdown recovery, NDD stability, crash probability
Organic Momentum40
Rating trend, NDD trend, volume momentum
Data confidence: 100%
No Structural Warnings
USDS shows no structural weaknesses. The Distance-to-Default model indicates healthy structural integrity.
MiCA Classification
[CA] Utility Token / Crypto-Asset
Under EU MiCA regulation (2023/1114). Learn more

Risk Signal Breakdown

Pillar 1 — Ecosystem Strength
96.2
Market cap rank, volume stability, activity. Higher is safer.
Pillar 2 — Contagion Risk
66.7
BTC correlation, beta exposure, idiosyncratic risk. Lower correlation = more independent.
Pillar 3 — Historical Resilience
92.5
Max drawdown recovery, annualized volatility, tail risk ratio.
Pillar 4 — Fundamental Quality
77.5
Token age, price consistency, long-term trend strength.
Pillar 5 — Rug Pull Risk
88.3
Anomaly detection, extreme move frequency, dump pattern screening.
Distance-to-Default (NDD)
4.0
Structural distance from default threshold. Below 2.0 = elevated distress.
Structural Signal (Sig6)
4.8
Structural integrity score from the DtD model. Lower values indicate structural weakness.

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Pros & Cons of USDS

Strengths
Low crash probability (3%)
Strong distance from default (NDD: 4.0)
No structural collapse signals detected
Risks
Crypto assets carry inherent volatility risk

Investment Risk Summary

USDS shows relatively low crash risk with a 3% probability of a major drawdown. No structural weaknesses have been detected. The Distance-to-Default stands at 4.0, with an alert level of SAFE. Rating: Aa3. Vitality Score: 52/100 (Grade C). Backtest results
Disclaimer: This is quantitative risk analysis, not investment advice. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value rapidly. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. ZARQ provides independent risk data — always do your own research before making investment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is USDS safe to invest in?
USDS (usds) currently holds a Aa3 rating from ZARQ with a trust score of 83.0/100. This is one of the highest-rated tokens, indicating very low risk. The current crash probability is 3%, and its Distance-to-Default stands at 4.0. No structural weaknesses detected. The alert level is SAFE. As with all crypto investments, you should conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance.
What is USDS's risk rating?
ZARQ rates USDS at Aa3 on a Moody's-style scale (Aaa to C), where Baa3 and above is investment grade. The trust score is 83.0 out of 100, based on five quantitative pillars: ecosystem strength (96.2/100), contagion risk (66.7/100), historical resilience (92.5/100), fundamental quality (77.5/100), and rug pull risk (88.3/100). The strongest pillar is ecosystem strength, while contagion risk scores lowest. The alert level is currently SAFE.
Will USDS crash?
ZARQ's crash model estimates a 3% probability of a >50% drawdown for USDS. The Distance-to-Default (NDD) is 4.0, which indicates very strong — far from distress threshold. The structural integrity signal (Sig6) is 4.8, and there are 0 structural weakness signals active. No structural weaknesses detected. These are model-based estimates updated daily, not guarantees of future performance.
Should I invest in USDS?
USDS holds a Aa3 rating from ZARQ. The crash probability is 3% and the Distance-to-Default is 4.0. These metrics suggest relatively contained downside risk. However, ZARQ provides risk data, not investment advice. All crypto investments carry significant risk, including total loss of capital. Consider your risk tolerance, portfolio diversification, and investment horizon. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.
USDS price prediction — what does the risk data say?
ZARQ does not make price predictions for USDS. Instead, we provide quantitative risk metrics: the crash probability is 3% (probability of a >50% drawdown), the Distance-to-Default is 4.0, and the alert level is SAFE. No structural weakness signals are active. These risk signals are updated daily and can help inform — but not replace — your own analysis.
Is USDS a scam?
ZARQ's analysis of USDS shows a Aa3 rating. No structural collapse signals detected. ZARQ monitors USDS daily across 7 quantitative risk signals including Distance-to-Default, crash probability, and structural integrity. While these signals can flag elevated risk, they cannot definitively determine if an asset is fraudulent. Always verify the project's team, code, and community independently.
What are the pros and cons of USDS?
Based on ZARQ's quantitative analysis, USDS (usds) has the following strengths: Low crash probability (3%); Strong distance from default (NDD: 4.0); No structural collapse signals detected. Key risks include: Crypto assets carry inherent volatility risk. These assessments are based on daily-updated risk models and should be considered alongside your own research and risk tolerance.

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