Tether Climbs to 19th in U.S. Treasury Holdings, Overtakes Germany

# Tether Overtakes Germany in U.S. Treasury Holdings, Ranking 19th Worldwide Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer globally, has outpaced Germany in U.S. Treasury holdings, securing the 19th position worldwide. By the first quarter of 2025, Tether's U.S. Treasury assets soared to an impressive $120 billion, surpassing Germany's $111.4 billion, as reported by Bitcoinist. This strategic move marks Tether as a surprisingly dominant entity in the U.S. Treasury market, outperforming numerous sovereign nations—a noteworthy achievement for a private corporation. # Astronomical Growth in Treasury Holdings Tether's U.S. Treasury holdings have experienced rapid growth, catapulting it to the seventh position globally among annual purchasers in 2024. This surpasses the holdings of countries like Canada, Mexico, Taiwan, and Norway. As part of its reserve management strategy, Tether has amassed significant U.S. Treasuries to maintain the 1:1 dollar peg of its primary stablecoin, USDT. Over 80% of Tether's assets are in traditional asset classes, mainly U.S. Treasuries, widely regarded as safe-haven investments. # Sustained Profitability and Investment Diversification Tether's substantial Treasury investments enabled it to generate over $1 billion in operational profits in the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone. Furthermore, its gold investments have helped cushion the volatility often associated with digital assets. Tether's market capitalization recently surpassed $150 billion, setting a new record. Over the last year, Tether's market value increased by more than $25 billion. During the same period, 250 million global users executed 5.8 billion transactions worth an astonishing $33.6 trillion using USDT. # Connecting Traditional and Digital Finance Tether's sizable Treasury acquisitions provide essential liquidity for the U.S. government's extensive borrowing while highlighting the growing integration between the stablecoin industry and traditional financial markets. Top financial institutions like Citibank and Standard Chartered forecast the stablecoin market to reach a valuation between $1.6 trillion and $2 trillion by 2030. Tether's increasing U.S. Treasury holdings emphasize the rising role of stablecoins as a global source of dollar liquidity.