Tether Adds $1B in Bitcoin, Hits 109,410 BTC Milestone

• Tether transferred 8,888.88 BTC, valued at $1 billion, into its Bitcoin reserve wallet on September 30, 2025.
• The move aligns with Tether’s 2023 strategy to allocate 15% of quarterly net profits toward Bitcoin acquisitions.

On September 30, 2025, Tether expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 8,888.88 BTC, valued at $1 billion. The transaction, occurring on the final day of the third quarter, marked a continuation of Tether’s strategy to diversify its reserves. As reported by The Block, on-chain analysts identified the funds as being moved into Tether’s Bitcoin reserve wallet.

Aligned with its public strategy announced in May 2023, Tether has been allocating 15% of its quarterly net profits toward Bitcoin purchases. This strategy underscores the company’s aim to strengthen its reserve portfolio, with Bitcoin serving as a cornerstone of its long-term financial policy.

On-chain data tracked the transaction’s origin to a hot wallet associated with Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange under the same parent company as Tether. Analysts confirmed that the funds ultimately landed in Tether’s official Bitcoin reserve wallet.

Following this addition, Tether’s total Bitcoin holdings are expected to rise to approximately 109,410 BTC, valued at $12.4 billion at current market prices. This acquisition cements Tether's standing as one of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holders.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino appeared to acknowledge the acquisition, highlighting the firm’s consistency in Bitcoin accumulation. Further analysis revealed that Tether’s “bc1qj” reserve address now ranks among the top ten single-address Bitcoin holders globally.

As of September 30, 2025, 15:08 UTC, Tether USDt (USDT) is trading at $1, with a -0.03% change in the past 24 hours, based on the latest market data.