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Tether Gold Dominates On-Chain Gold Trading Amid Record Demand

Tether Gold Dominates On-Chain Gold Trading Amid Record Demand

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Global Cryptocurrency

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2026-01-26 18:42:01

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Tether Gold (XAU₮) has surpassed $4 billion in market capitalization, capturing over 60% of the gold-backed stablecoin market. This milestone coincides with unprecedented demand for tokenized real-world assets as investors seek hedges against macroeconomic instability.

The gold-backed stablecoin sector grew from $1.3 billion to $4 billion in 2025, with XAU₮ leading both issuance and circulation. Physical gold reserves backing the token now exceed 520,000 fine troy ounces, fully collateralized on a 1:1 basis.

Spot gold prices breached $5,000/oz during this period, while gold ETF holdings surged by 397 tonnes in H1 2025, reaching a record 3,932 tonnes by November. Geopolitical tensions and institutional adoption of on-chain assets are driving this paradigm shift in gold ownership.

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