Tether Reports $4.9B Q2 Profit, Holds $127B in Treasuries, $20B USDT

TheCryptoTimesОпубліковано о 2025-08-04Востаннє оновлено о 2025-08-04

Tether, the largest issuer of stablecoins in the world, reported $4.9 billion in Q2 2025 profits and $157.1 billion in outstanding USDT circulation, backed by $162.5 billion in total assets including over $127 billion in U.S. Treasury holdings, according to its BDO-audited quarterly attestation.

Tether generated $4.9 billion in quarterly profits, contributing to $5.7 billion in half-year 2025 earnings. Core business operations contributed $3.1 billion, while Bitcoin and gold reserves added $2.6 billion through mark-to-market appreciation.

The company minted $13.4 billion in new USDT during Q2, expanding its market leadership with over $100 billion more USDT in circulation than competing stablecoins. Tether maintains $5.47 billion in shareholder capital, providing substantial reserves above the 100% backing requirement for issued tokens.

Tether Q2 Report
Tether Q2 Report | Source: Tether

Tether is one of the largest holders of U.S. government debt globally and it continues reinvesting profits into strategic U.S. market initiatives, committing over $4 billion to digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and green energy projects. Notable investments include additional funding for XXI Capital and continued support for Rumble, including development of the Rumble Wallet platform.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized that Q2 validates growing global confidence in USDT. “With more than $127 billion in Treasuries, rising demand, and proven profitability, we’re not just scaling with the market, we’re shaping it.”

As regulators move toward formal digital dollar frameworks, Tether stands out as a functioning model of stablecoin success, delivering transparent, resilient, and globally accessible dollar-backed liquidity.

Also Read: Tron Mints $1 Billion USDT, Now Holds More Than 50% Supply

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