- Tether amasses 520,089 ounces of gold, leading non-sovereign entities.
- Position surpasses Greece, Qatar, and Australia in reserves.
- No historical precedent for a stablecoin issuer surpassing nations in gold.
Tether, the issuer of USDT and XAU₮, has become the largest holder of gold reserves outside sovereign nations and banks, accumulating 16.2 metric tons stored in Swiss vaults.
Tether’s gold accumulation reflects rising confidence in tokenized assets amid uncertain monetary systems, elevating XAU₮ market cap and Tether’s role in global finance.
Tether has accumulated 520,089.350 troy ounces of gold, worth approximately $2.25 billion. The reserves include a significant addition of 27 tons in Q4 2025. The gold is securely stored in vaults located in Switzerland.
CEO Paolo Ardoino leads Tether’s gold reserve strategy through XAU₮, a gold-backed stablecoin. Tether’s recognition among global holders places it ahead of sovereign nations like Greece and Qatar in terms of gold holdings.
The move places Tether among the top 30 global holders of gold, altering market perceptions of cryptocurrency reserves. It emphasizes the potential of tokenized assets to perform similarly to institutional reserves.
With rising expectations for tokenized assets, Tether’s expansion widens its influence in financial markets amid volatility in traditional monetary systems. Yet, its impact is mainly felt in the XAU₮ and USDT ecosystems.
The event does not show direct effects on DeFi or Layer 1/2 protocols but stresses growing trust in blockchain utility.
Fiscal policies or regulations may evolve as stablecoin issuers continue to influence commodity markets without institutional backing. Tether’s growth in XAU₮ market cap suggests sustained interest in tangible asset-backed digital tokens.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO, Tether, said, “Tether’s growing role in gold markets carries significant responsibility. He emphasized that Tether Gold is designed to bring clarity and verifiability at a time when confidence in traditional monetary systems is being tested.” Source
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