S&P Downgrades Tether; CEO Defends Reserve Strategy

Tether, led by CEO Paolo Ardoino, defends its financial strength following S&P Global Ratings’ downgrade of USDT’s stability due to concerns over reserve transparency and volatile assets.

The downgrade raises anxieties among traders, especially in China, impacting market sentiment despite USDT maintaining its dominant stablecoin status and its peg value.

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Tether’s stability rating, with CEO Paolo Ardoino defending Tether’s reserve strategy publicly.

The downgrade highlights vulnerabilities in Tether’s reserve composition, raising market concerns and discussions among crypto investors.

S&P Downgrades Tether to ‘Weak’ Stability Rating

S&P Global Ratings downgraded Tether’s stability rating from “constrained” to “weak.” This move followed concerns over volatile reserve assets like Bitcoin and limited asset transparency.

CEO Paolo Ardoino responded on social media, defending Tether’s overcapitalized and diversified reserve strategy. Tether holds over $112 billion in short-term U.S. Treasury securities.

Fears Grow Over USDT Amidst Chinese Market Uncertainty

The downgrade has caused anxiety among traders, particularly in China, where USDT is vital for underground markets. Concerns focus on potential undercollateralization if asset values decline sharply.

Ardoino emphasized Tether’s financial strength, claiming it is a highly profitable company despite the rating impact. The community debates the impact on USDT-linked trading pairs.

First S&P Tether Downgrade Raises Reserve Transparency Concerns

This marks the first instance of S&P downgrading Tether to its lowest stability rating. Previously, Tether faced issues over reserve backing and successfully maintained its peg.

Experts suggest Tether’s financial model remains solid despite scrutiny. Historical trends indicate USDT stability amid market turbulence, but continued monitoring is recommended.