Tether executed its scheduled quarterly accumulation in the final hours of 2025, purchasing 8,888 BTC to bring its total reserves to 96,185 BTC. The acquisition, valued at approximately $778 million at the time of transfer, cements the stablecoin issuer’s position as the fifth-largest Bitcoin holder globally.
The purchase aligns with the company’s mandate to allocate 15% of net realized operating profits into Bitcoin. Unlike MicroStrategy, which utilizes debt markets to fund aggressive buying, Tether’s accumulation is derived strictly from surplus stablecoin reserve yields. The 8,888 BTC tranche mirrors the exact volume purchased in Q3, suggesting a standardized allocation cap rather than a spot-driven entry.
On-Chain Verification
Data tracked by BitInfoCharts and Arkham Intelligence identifies the primary Tether wallet (bc1q...2kj0t) receiving the funds. The wallet now holds assets valued at $8.4 billion, with Bitcoin trading near $87,600 (-0.7% 24h).
Tether anticipates that the current and future BTC holdings in its reserves will not exceed the Shareholder Capital Cushion and will further strengthen and diversify the reserves. Tether Investment Strategy
This move places Tether immediately behind Binance and Bitfinex cold wallets on the Bitcoin Rich List. While the broader market consolidated near $87,000 to close the year, Tether’s consistent buying pressure provides a measurable demand floor. The issuer now controls roughly 0.45% of the total circulating Bitcoin supply.
