Tether has expanded its Bitcoin reserves with the acquisition of 8,888 BTC during the first quarter of 2025, an investment valued at approximately $735 million. This latest addition raises the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 92,647 BTC, bringing its overall value to an estimated $7.64 billion. With this accumulation, Tether has now positioned itself as the sixth-largest holder of Bitcoin worldwide.
Data from Spot On Chain indicates that Tether’s Bitcoin investments have yielded an impressive $3.86 billion in unrealized profits. This move aligns with the company’s long-standing commitment, first announced in May 2023, to allocate 15% of its quarterly profits toward acquiring Bitcoin. Despite market fluctuations, the stablecoin giant has remained resolute in its strategy of increasing its Bitcoin assets.
The first quarter of 2025 proved to be particularly turbulent for Bitcoin, with the cryptocurrency experiencing a 12% decline—one of its worst quarterly performances in the last seven years. Nonetheless, Tether has maintained its strategy, underscoring its confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential.
At present, Bitcoin is trading at $83,112, reflecting a slight 1.94% increase. Market volatility has remained high, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty for investors. Despite these conditions, Tether continues to reinforce its market position, not just through Bitcoin acquisitions but also through the expansion of its stablecoin supply.
In the past 24 hours alone, the company has minted an additional billion USDT on the TronDAO platform, pushing its total USDT supply on Tron beyond $8 billion. This aggressive expansion comes at a time when competition in the stablecoin sector is intensifying, with new players such as Ripple’s RLUSD and Circle’s expanded offerings entering the space.
As the digital asset landscape evolves, Tether remains a dominant force, strategically bolstering its Bitcoin reserves while continuing to expand its influence in the stablecoin market.
By Alejandro Silva Ramírez, Crypto Analyst & Columnist