.... Positive Scenario (Premium). Paradoxically, the price of USDT could also deviate upwards—this occurs when demand surges sharply, while arbitrage opportunities are temporarily constrained. For instance, if in May 2025 there is a sharp drop in the stock market or other crypto assets, and investors rush broadly to cash dollars, a portion of them will purchase USDT as accessible digital cash. In conditions where traditional channels are overloaded, USDT may trade at a premium, say $1.005–1.01, ...