USDT Giant Tether Increases Bitcoin Holdings: A Game-Changer for Stablecoins?

BTC’s Newest Whale: USDT Giant Tether Increases Bitcoin Holdings

The largest stablecoin in the world, USDT, is issued by Tether, which increased its Bitcoin holdings by 8,888 BTC in the first quarter of 2025. At current market values, the acquisition is worth about $735 million, which supports Tether’s long-term plan to include Bitcoin in its reserve assets.

As a result of this most recent acquisition, Tether now holds 92,647 BTC in total, making it the sixth-largest Bitcoin holder in the world. This is a part of Tether’s larger plan, which was revealed in May 2023, to buy Bitcoin with up to 15% of its quarterly net income. To improve the security and support of USDT, the most popular stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, Tether plans to diversify its reserve assets.

Bitcoin Drops 12%, But Tether Keeps Buying: Is This a Bullish Signal?

The Bitcoin acquisition by Tether coincides with notable volatility in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin saw a 12% drop in value in the first quarter of 2025, one of its worst first-quarter results in seven years. Tether has shown trust in the long-term potential and usefulness of Bitcoin by continuing to invest in it despite the slump.

Bitcoin remains a fundamental pillar of our reserve strategy. We believe in its long-term value and resilience, which is why we continue to allocate a portion of our profits toward strengthening our holdings.

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether

Tether has been boosting the USDT supply it has in circulation in addition to its Bitcoin reserves. The company raised its total USDT holdings on the Tron blockchain to over $8 billion after minting an extra $1 billion USDT on the last day. In the last year, Tether has created new USDT stablecoins worth almost $40 billion, solidifying its position as the industry leader in digital assets. The ongoing growth of USDT has drawn criticism from industry analysts and regulators, especially in relation to Tether’s reserve composition and transparency.

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