Tether adds 8,888 Bitcoin to reserves; total holdings top 96,000 BTC
Crypto Briefing
Tether acquired 8,888 Bitcoin in Q4 2025, increasing its total holdings to over 96,000 BTC, valued around $8.4 billion.Summary
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, announced via CEO Paolo Ardoino that it purchased 8,888.8888888 Bitcoin during the fourth quarter of 2025. This acquisition raises Tether's total Bitcoin reserves to more than 96,000 BTC, currently valued at approximately $8.4 billion, positioning it as the fifth-largest Bitcoin address according to analyst Ember. This move aligns with Tether's stated strategy from May 2023 to use up to 15% of its realized operating profits to continuously buy Bitcoin to strengthen and diversify USDT reserves. The purchase occurred amid broader institutional interest in Bitcoin during 2025, despite a recent market retreat where Bitcoin fell below $90,000.
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