High Yield USDC
Morpho · Curated by Clearstar · Base
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current APY for High Yield USDC?
The current spot APY for High Yield USDC on Morpho (Base) is 4.95%. The 30-day average APY is 4.83%. All figures exclude external token rewards and are calculated from on-chain exchange rates only.
How much total value is locked in High Yield USDC?
The total value locked (TVL) in High Yield USDC is $485.0K. TVL measures the total USDC assets currently deposited in this vault.
Does the High Yield USDC yield include token rewards?
No. Earnbase tracks on-chain APY only, derived from the vault's exchange rate changes over time. External incentives, token rewards, points programs, and liquidity mining bonuses are not included in the reported APY.
Who curates High Yield USDC?
High Yield USDC is curated by Clearstar. Curators set the risk parameters, asset allocations, and rebalancing strategy for the vault. They are responsible for selecting which lending markets or protocols receive deposits. You can view all strategies curated by Clearstar on the Clearstar curator page on Earnbase.
Compare with Other USDC Strategies
| Strategy | Platform | Network | APY | TVL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Yield USDC | Morpho | Mainnet | 108.58% | $1.8M |
| Hub Capital USDC vault | Lagoon | Ethereum | 104.04% | $1.0M |
| V2 - ID:20 | Silo | Sonic | 72.48% | $8.5K |
| Resolv USDC | Euler | Mainnet | 33.98% | $2.3K |
| Apostro | Euler | BNB | 28.33% | $1.0K |
| Euler Arbitrum Yield | Euler | Arbitrum | 21.93% | $1.4K |
| Hyperithm (Private Credit) | Wildcat | Mainnet | 15.00% | $30.0M |
| wsrUSD (Leveraged Looping) | IPOR Fusion | Mainnet | 14.73% | $4.1M |
| TAU Reservoir Pointsmax | IPOR Fusion | Ethereum | 14.07% | $589.4K |
| Coinshift Conservative USPC | Lagoon | Ethereum | 11.19% | $340.1K |
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High Yield USDC
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Yield Overview
High Yield USDC is a USDC yield strategy on Morpho, curated by Clearstar. It currently generates 4.95% APY (24h) with a 30-day average of 4.83%. The vault holds $485.0K in total value locked. APY is derived from the vault's on-chain exchange rate and does not include external incentives.
Curated by Clearstar · Base
Market Benchmarking
Within the USDC ecosystem, this product ranks #49 out of 160 strategies. Its 4.95% yield is 17.3% lower than the market average of 5.99%.
How High Yield USDC Compares
High Yield USDC currently ranks #49 among 160 monitored USDC strategies. However, with a TVL of $485.0K, it holds significantly less capital than higher-TVL alternatives like Core Vault ($28.3M).
Ecosystem Context
Positioned within the Base ecosystem, this product's yield is 21.1% higher than the network average for USDC strategies. This strategy is curated by Clearstar, with 9 Clearstar strategies tracked on Earnbase across 4 networks. Within Morpho, it competes against 63 other USDC strategies. By TVL, this product ranks #30 of 45 USDC strategies on Base.
About Morpho
Morpho is a decentralized lending protocol that enables the creation of isolated lending markets and curated vaults. Earnbase tracks 105 strategies on Morpho.
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Yield Sustainability
The 24h APY of 4.95% is nearly identical to the 30-day mean, with only a 2.6% variance. This level of consistency is uncommon in DeFi and reflects a mature, well-calibrated yield source with predictable returns.
Yield Trajectory
High Yield USDC recorded a 24h APY of 4.95% in the most recent data point. Over the past 30 days, the product delivered positive yields on 30 out of 30 days. Week-over-week, yields have increased by 16.4%. The strongest 7-day period was Mar 28–Apr 03 averaging 6.30%, while the weakest was Mar 07–Mar 13 at 3.93%. Current 24h APY of 4.95% is 0.4% above the product's own 30-day average.
Weekly yields have improved for 3 consecutive weeks, with the most recent 7-day average of 6.30% representing a sustained weekly performance in the tracked period.
Weekly Breakdown
Historical APY Statistics
Over the past 121 days, High Yield USDC's yield has shown a downward trend, with yields compressing from 6.30% to 4.78%, a 24.2% decline. The sustainability score of 97/100 aligns with a period of relative yield stability.
Historical TVL Statistics
Over the past 121 days, High Yield USDC's total value locked has experienced a contraction, declining from $2.2M to $548.0K, a 75.5% reduction.
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Yield & Performance
High Yield USDC on Morpho offers a 24-hour APY of 4.95%, a 30-day average of 4.83% on USDC. Yields are variable and update daily based on protocol activity.
High Yield USDC ranks #49 out of 160 monitored USDC strategies. Its current yield of 4.95% is 17.3% below the market average of 5.99%.
Earnbase rates the yield sustainability of High Yield USDC at 97/100, classified as "Very Stable". The 24h APY of 4.95% is nearly identical to the 30-day mean, with only a 2.6% variance. This level of consistency is uncommon in DeFi and reflects a mature, well-calibrated yield source with predictable returns.
Over the past 121 days, High Yield USDC has shown a downward yield trajectory. The average APY moved from 6.30% to 4.78%.
High Yield USDC has a yield volatility rating of "Moderate" (standard deviation: 1.27pp over 121 days). The APY has ranged from 3.25% to 9.79% in the tracked period, with an average of 5.11%.
Liquidity & TVL
High Yield USDC currently has a total value locked (TVL) of $485.0K in USDC deposits.
High Yield USDC holds $485.0K in USDC deposits. Across all 160 tracked USDC strategies, deposits range widely depending on the protocol and curator reputation. This vault's TVL of $485.0K places it within the broader spectrum of USDC opportunities tracked on Earnbase.
By total value locked, High Yield USDC ranks #30 of 45 USDC strategies on Base. It currently holds $485.0K.
High Yield USDC's TVL is currently declining. Over the past 121 days, TVL moved from $2.2M to $548.0K, a -75.5% change. The 30-day high was $2.7M and the 30-day low was $474.4K.
Despite rising yields, capital has been flowing out. This may indicate concerns about sustainability or broader market rotation. In general, rising TVL in a lending vault can compress yields as more capital competes for the same borrow demand.
Over the past 30 days, High Yield USDC had 11 days of inflows and 18 days of outflows. The largest single-day inflow was +$93.3K (Mar 10, 2026) and the largest outflow was -$161.5K (Mar 23, 2026). Net 30-day TVL change: -15.7%.
Strategy & Access
High Yield USDC operates on the Base network and is managed by Morpho. It accepts USDC deposits. The strategy is curated by Clearstar.
To deposit into High Yield USDC, you need USDC tokens on the Base network. Visit the Morpho platform directly to connect your wallet and make a deposit.
High Yield USDC ranks among 45 monitored USDC strategies on Base. Its yield of 4.95% is 21.1% above the Base average of 4.09%.
High Yield USDC is deployed on Morpho's vault infrastructure. Fee structures are set at the protocol and curator level. Consult the vault directly for current performance and management fee rates.
Morpho is the DeFi protocol infrastructure that High Yield USDC operates on. It provides the smart contract layer for deposits, withdrawals, and strategy execution on the Base network.
For illustrative purposes only. Based on the current 4.95% on-chain APY for USDC. Does not include external incentives. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Actual returns may vary.
This page provides informational data aggregated from on-chain sources and is not financial advice. Always verify data directly with Morpho before depositing.
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