Tether Dominates Crypto: Rakes in $5.7B Profit in Just 6 Months

Tether isn't just leading the stablecoin race—it's lapping the competition. The controversial giant just posted profits that'd make Wall Street blush.

Printing money (literally)

While traditional banks fret over fractional reserves, Tether's minting $5.7 billion in pure profit before your coffee gets cold. The numbers don't lie—even if skeptics still question the collateral.

The stablecoin that outruns volatility

While other cryptos ride the rollercoaster, USDT keeps its iron grip on the $1 peg. Market panic? Just another day for the liquidity kingpin.

Love it or hate it, Tether's proving that in crypto, the house always wins—especially when the house controls the chips. Maybe those 'risk managers' at Credit Suisse should've taken notes.

In brief

• Tether posts $4.9 billion profits in Q2 2025, an all-time record.
• USDT dominates with 61.7% of stablecoin market and $157 billion circulating.
• The company holds $127 billion in US Treasury bonds, surpassing South Korea.
• Its investments strengthen the crypto ecosystem with projects like Rumble Wallet and XXI Capital.

The most profitable crypto cash machine of 2025? Tether proves it

This second quarter of 2025 will remain a turning point in Tether’s history. Postingand a boom for Tether Gold, the company surpasses historic institutions. This figure is no coincidence: it stems from careful but aggressive management of its reserves.

Tether holds, including $105.5 billion directly. This makes it the 18th largest global holder of US debt, ahead of South Korea. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, summarizes their strategy as follows:

We don’t just follow global demand, we shape it.

Another strong sign:, bringing the circulating supply to 157 billion. Moreover, excess reserves (about $5.47 billion) ensure its resilience to market shocks.

Finally, the profits don’t just come from classic markets. Gold and Bitcoin represent $2.6 billion in mark-to-market gains, proof of controlled diversification.

Beyond profit: behind the scenes of a stablecoin empire

What stands out is. At the helm, a team betting big on infrastructure. Whether through its investment in the Rumble wallet or XXI Capital, Tether reinvests its profits into the backbone of crypto finance.

Facing regulatory evolution, notably thesigned by Trump, Tether plays the card ofand pragmatism. It stays out of the European scope but imposes its transparency standards, to the point of being recognized for financial solidity.

In this context, USDT’s dominance extends:

• 61.7% stablecoin market share according to DeFiLlama;
• 157 billion USDT issued to date;
• $162.6 billion in assets versus $157.1 billion in liabilities;
• $5.7 billion profits in six months;
• $127 billion in US Treasuries.

Tether has built its reputation on one thing: trust. In an industry where promises often outweigh results, Tether prefers to show its proof. Its treasury, now public, surpasses 100,000 bitcoins and 50 tons of gold. A declaration of power as much as a tangible shield. One thing is clear: in the crypto arena, Tether is not just a company – it is a pillar.

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