Stablecoin issuer Tether has added 8,888 BTC to its stash in a strong show of steady accumulation throughout 2025. Apart from Bitcoin, Tether is also ramping up its gold holdings, with the company keen to continue its streak in 2026.
Tether Continues Bitcoin Accumulation Streak
Tether has increased its Bitcoin holdings following the disclosure of its latest quarterly purchases. According to an X post by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, the stablecoin issuer acquired over 8,888.9 BTC, valued at over $800 million, in the last quarter of 2025.
However, on-chain data suggest that Tether’s Bitcoin purchases between October 2025 and December 2025 may exceed the reported figures. Per the data, total Bitcoin acquisition stood at around 9,850 BTC, with the company initially moving 961 BTC in early October before transferring 8,888 BTC to its primary reserve wallet on January 1.
While the exact price per coin is hard to ascertain, Ardoino hinted that Tether’s average cost is lower than Michael Saylor’s Strategy for Q4 2025.
The latest acquisition brings Tether’s total Bitcoin holdings to 96,185 BTC, making it one of the largest known holders. Worth $8.42 billion, the average cost per Bitcoin is approximately $51,117, giving Tether a current floating profit of over $3.5 billion.
In 2023, Tether disclosed that it would deploy 15% of its profits to buy Bitcoin. At the time, the company confirmed that its Bitcoin purchases are an attempt to diversify its reserves beyond cash and traditional assets.
Describing it as a “long-term reserve asset,” Tether has consistently transferred the purchased BTC on the last day of the quarter or the first day of the new quarter. Apart from Bitcoin, Tether is expanding its exposure to gold, accumulating 116 metric tons, equivalent to Hungary’s and Greece’s holdings.
The latest BTC purchase comes on the heels of Tether’s botched attempt to purchase Italian football club Juventus. Meanwhile, the company is attempting to launch a US-regulated stablecoin as it staves off rising competition from Circle and other emerging stablecoin issuers.
Bitcoin Price Whimpers Into 2026
Tether’s announcement of a Bitcoin purchase failed to spark any bullish sentiment for the largest cryptocurrency. On January 1, Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $87,971, in a day marked by heavy sideways trading.
CoinMarketCap data pegged daily trading volume at $22.93 billion, a 29% decline from the previous day, as investors showed caution ahead of the New Year. Other cryptocurrencies also posted similar lackluster figures amid low liquidity, declining derivatives volumes, and flat open interest.
Source: https://zycrypto.com/tether-scoops-8888-btc-in-q4-2025-as-total-holdings-inch-to-100k/
