Stablecoin issuer closes 2025 with over 96,000 BTC as corporate Bitcoin accumulation accelerates
Tether significantly increased its Bitcoin exposure at the close of 2025, acquiring 8,888 BTC on New Year’s Eve and pushing its disclosed holdings to more than 96,000 Bitcoin. The purchase, confirmed by the company’s CEO, reinforces Tether’s position as one of the most influential corporate holders in the crypto market.
With this latest acquisition, Tether now controls the fifth-largest known Bitcoin wallet, trailing only a handful of major custodial platforms. Among privately held companies, it ranks second-largest by Bitcoin treasury size. The purchase was valued at roughly $780 million at the time of execution.
The move aligns with Tether’s stated strategy of allocating up to 15% of quarterly earnings into Bitcoin, a pattern that has steadily expanded its BTC reserves throughout the year.
Bitcoin represents just one component of Tether’s broader reserve strategy. In 2025, the company also accumulated 116 tons of gold, placing it among the world’s top gold holders. This mix of Bitcoin, gold, and U.S. Treasurys has drawn scrutiny over transparency and concentration risks.
Tether’s purchase comes amid a wider trend of corporate Bitcoin accumulation, with multiple firms increasing treasury allocations into BTC. As 2026 begins, large institutional and corporate holders continue to shape Bitcoin’s supply dynamics, reinforcing its role as a strategic reserve asset rather than purely a speculative trade.
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