Tether has once again doubled down on Bitcoin, adding another 8,888 BTC to its balance sheet in the fourth quarter of 2025. The latest purchase lifts the stablecoin issuer’s total Bitcoin holdings to more than 96,000 BTC, reinforcing its long-term strategy of using the world’s largest cryptocurrency as a reserve asset.
This marks the third consecutive quarter in 2025 that Tether has bought exactly 8,888 Bitcoin, a pattern that has caught the attention of market watchers. According to the company’s quarterly disclosures, the steady accumulation has now placed Tether among the largest single holders of Bitcoin globally. Based on blockchain data, the firm currently ranks as the fifth-largest individual Bitcoin wallet address in the world.
Tether’s Bitcoin buying strategy is not new. The company formally announced its policy in 2023, committing to allocate up to 15% of its net realized operating profits toward Bitcoin purchases. The goal, according to Tether, is to diversify its reserves while using Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and broader macroeconomic risks.
The Q4 acquisition was made possible by profits generated earlier in the year. Tether reported sufficient earnings during the first nine months of 2025 to continue funding its Bitcoin strategy, as outlined in its financial statements. While the company has not disclosed the exact purchase price for the latest batch of BTC, the transaction pushed its total holdings beyond the 96,000 mark for the first time.
Despite the growing Bitcoin position, BTC still represents a minority share of Tether’s overall reserves. As of Sept. 30, 2025, the USDT stablecoin remained primarily backed by U.S. Treasury securities, which continue to form the largest portion of the company’s reserve assets. Bitcoin, however, has been increasingly positioned as a core component of Tether’s treasury framework rather than a speculative investment.
In its public statements, Tether has described Bitcoin as a foundational asset that supports what it sees as a more resilient and diversified financial ecosystem. The firm views BTC as a long-term store of value that can coexist alongside traditional instruments like government bonds and cash equivalents.
The accumulation strategy has also resulted in unrealized gains for Tether, given Bitcoin’s market performance. While the company did not provide specific valuation figures in its quarterly report, current market prices suggest that its Bitcoin reserves are sitting on paper profits.
With three identical quarterly purchases and a clear allocation policy in place, Tether’s approach signals consistency rather than opportunism. As one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders in the world, the stablecoin issuer continues to position BTC as a strategic reserve asset—one that complements its dominant role in the global digital dollar market.
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