Tether Boosts Bitcoin Treasury
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Tether Boosts Bitcoin Treasury
Tether started 2026 by significantly expanding its bitcoin reserves, adding 8,888.88 BTC to its treasury as part of its fourth-quarter 2025 profit allocation. The purchase, valued at roughly $780 million at current prices, lifts Tether’s total bitcoin holdings above 96,000 BTC, reinforcing its position as one of the largest corporate holders of the asset.
According to CEO Paolo Ardoino, the acquisition follows a policy introduced in 2023 that commits up to 15% of Tether’s realized quarterly operating profits to systematic bitcoin purchases. Rather than raising capital or adjusting the reserves backing USDT, Tether uses excess earnings generated from cash-like assets such as short-term U.S. Treasuries and repos.
This approach allows the company to diversify its treasury without compromising stablecoin backing. The timing is notable, as Bitcoin has struggled to maintain momentum into year-end, trading near $89,000 amid thinning liquidity and uneven risk appetite.
