Tether Emerges as Largest Non-Sovereign Gold Holder
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: 1d ago- Gold Reserve Growth: By the end of Q4 2025, Tether has accumulated 520,089.350 troy ounces of gold, equivalent to approximately 16.17 metric tons, surpassing countries like Greece, Qatar, and Australia, thus establishing itself among the top 30 global gold holders and showcasing its significant influence in the gold market.
- Market Capitalization Increase: The market cap of Tether Gold has surged from $1.3 billion to $4 billion, indicating strong demand and confidence in gold-backed digital assets, which further solidifies Tether's position in the stablecoin market.
- Diversified Reserve Strategy: Gold constitutes about 7% of Tether's total reserves, while the majority of its primary stablecoin USDT is backed by U.S. Treasuries, a diversification strategy that helps mitigate market volatility and enhances investor confidence.
- Secure Storage Measures: Tether stores its gold in a Swiss nuclear bunker, ensuring compliance with London Good Delivery standards, which guarantees the security and verifiability of its gold reserves, thereby increasing market trust in its gold-backed stablecoin XAU₮.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
