Tether Buys 8,888 BTC in Q1 2025, Expanding Bitcoin Holdings
Tether increased its Bitcoin holdings to 100,521 BTC, diversified investments including traditional markets, and expanded involvement in Bitcoin mining through Bitdeer.
Tether, the firm responsible for issuing the USDT stablecoin, has augmented its Bitcoin investment portfolio by acquiring an additional 8,888 BTC as of the final day of the first quarter of 2025.
This latest transaction, valued at $735 million, elevates Tether’s total Bitcoin holdings to an impressive 100,521 BTC, approximated at $8.29 billion, as indicated by data provided by Arkham Intelligence.
This acquisition aligns with Tether’s established strategic initiative, announced in May 2023, to fortify its reserve assets by allocating 15% of its net profits toward buying Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Holding Prompt Investment Diversification
The company’s on-chain asset holdings also encompass $5.16 billion in USDT, $215.85 million in XAUT, and $46.17 million in AUSDF, reflecting a diverse digital asset portfolio.
Beyond the realm of cryptocurrencies, Tether has broadened its investment horizons. On March 27th, the company increased its equity stake in Adecoagro, a prominent Latin American agricultural enterprise, to 70%. Tether intends to acquire a 30% interest in the Italian media firm Be Water, further diversifying its investment profile across varied sectors.
According to its Q4 2024 financial report, Tether disclosed a record annual profit of $13.7 billion. The company has solidified its position as the leading stablecoin issuer, having issued USDT totaling $45 billion. With a current market valuation of $144 billion, USDT constitutes 61% of the overall stablecoin market, significantly surpassing its competitors, such as USD Coin (USDC), which possesses a market capitalization of $60 billion.
Furthermore, Tether maintains a surplus of $7 billion in stablecoin reserves to ensure comprehensive backing for every USDT issued. The company has also made substantial forays into traditional financial markets, emerging as the seventh-largest purchaser of U.S. Treasury securities in 2024, with an investment of $33.1 billion.
Tether Increase Investment In Bitdeer
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, is increasing its involvement in Bitcoin mining operations. A recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission reveals that Tether and its affiliates now hold a substantial stake, approximately 21.4%, in Bitdeer (BTDR).
Bitdeer’s technological advancements are rendering Tether’s investment increasingly astute. The company’s latest SEALMINER A3 mining chip has demonstrated superior energy efficiency compared to competing products in performance evaluations. Expectations are high for the forthcoming SEALMINER A4 chip, which is projected to offer even more significant performance enhancements.
Notably, Tether’s financial support has been instrumental in facilitating these advancements, including a $100 million capital infusion in May 2025 earmarked for expanding Bitdeer’s data center infrastructure and developing advanced hardware solutions.
