Tether Adds 27 Tons of Gold to Reserves in Q4 2025
Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, announced on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, that it added roughly 27 metric tons of gold to its fund exposure during the fourth quarter of 2025. The company said the level of buying is broadly in line with analysts’ estimates — about 26 tonnes purchased in Q3 — and continues a recent pattern of significant gold accumulation by the firm.
The purchase highlights Tether’s ongoing effort to diversify reserves away from cash and short-term debt, a move proponents say strengthens confidence in USDT’s backing and could offer modest support to gold prices. For holders, the change signals reserve management rather than an immediate impact on the peg, though increased non-cash holdings may draw closer regulatory attention. Markets and analysts will be watching future disclosures for clarity on total gold holdings and any implications for liquidity.