Tether Acquires 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1 2025, Becoming Sixth Largest Holder of BTC 

Tether reported a significant expansion of its Bitcoin position, acquiring 8,888 BTC—valued at $735 million—in Q1 2025. The company’s cumulative Bitcoin balance now reaches 92,646 BTC, moving it to the 6th position globally among corporate BTC holders.

It’s a milestone that comes with a footnote: as the issuer of USDT, Tether also ranks among the largest foreign holders of U.S. Treasuries—a unique dual position straddling the worlds of fiat and crypto.

This acquisition underscores Tether’s strategic resolve to strengthen its position in the digital asset sector, despite ongoing compliance pressures in Europe, continued downward BTC price movement, and a 9% equity decline. 

How Tether Is Scaling Its Bitcoin Exposure—and What Comes Next

Tether began implementing its Bitcoin investment strategy in Q3 2022, and by May 2023, announced a policy of allocating 15% of its quarterly net income toward building its BTC reserves. The initiative reflects a commitment to balance sheet fortification and long-term asset diversification.

Beyond BTC, Tether’s investment roadmap now includes Bitcoin mining infrastructure, energy-related ventures, and artificial intelligence projects—a strategic play to diversify risk and capture upside in high-growth verticals amid an unpredictable global market.

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Still on Top: Tether’s Position in a Crowded Stablecoin Race

Even as challengers multiply, Tether still wears the crown. It’s the largest stablecoin issuer, and with rising profits and bold investments, it’s not showing signs of slowing down in the crypto market.

That said, there’s no shortage of criticism—especially around auditing and transparency. If Tether were to bring in a Big Four firm for a full audit, it could go a long way toward rebuilding trust with regulators and setting a gold standard in a market where USDT plays a central role.