Think about how much FUD was around tether, I believe that back then it was the single most systemic risk to crypto, if it would have imploded it would have affected so many exchanges across several jurisdictions.
So with all these new stable coins out there and being added to many exchanges it really mitigates that risk.
I completely agree. The scenario would've been completely different in December if we had Gemini Dollar, Bittrex Dollar, True USD, PAX, etc. along with Tether. The next bull run, IMO, will be fueled with all these new (but more reliable) stable coins.