Tether Tops Up Gold Holdings with 27 Tonnes in Q4 2025
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, purchased nearly 27 metric tonnes of gold in the fourth quarter of 2025, the company said in a statement on Monday. Analysts noted that Tether had bought around 26 tonnes of gold in the previous quarter as well, indicating that its gold acquisition strategy has remained largely unchanged. Reuters reported the development.
Tether’s investment has gained added significance amid a sustained rally in global gold prices. So far this year, gold prices have risen by 18 percent, while the total increase during 2025 stood at 64 percent. Driven by strong investor demand, central bank purchases and rising global geopolitical tensions, gold prices have repeatedly crossed key psychological thresholds in the international market.
The company has emerged as a major buyer of gold largely due to its reserve-backed stablecoin USDT and its gold-backed token XAUT. Currently, around USD 187 billion worth of USDT is in circulation worldwide, while XAUT has a market value of approximately USD 2.7 billion.
Tether Chief Executive Officer Paolo Ardoino said the scale of the company’s investments has now reached a level comparable to that of several sovereign gold-holding institutions, creating a significant level of responsibility.
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