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Tether to purchase 100 more tons of gold before year end?

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Tether's Ambitious Gold Acquisition StrategyYes, recent reports confirm that Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, is planning to purchase an additional approximately 100 tons of physical gold in 2025. This move builds on its aggressive diversification strategy, aiming to bolster reserves amid growing USDT circulation (now over $120 billion) and projected profits of around $15 billion for the year. Analysts at Jefferies estimate that even allocating half of those profits to gold could support adding nearly 60 tons annually, but investor sources point to a more ambitious target of 100 tons.Current Gold Holdings and Market ImpactAs of the end of September 2025, Tether holds 116 tons of physical gold, valued at roughly $14 billion (based on gold prices exceeding $4,000 per ounce). This positions Tether as the largest private holder of gold outside central banks, rivaling the official reserves of countries like South Korea (104 tons), Hungary (94 tons), and Greece (115 tons). For context:

• In Q3 2025 alone, Tether acquired about 26 tons, accounting for ~2% of global gold demand and ~12% of central bank purchases during that period.
• This buying spree has tightened short-term supply, contributed to gold's 56% price surge in 2025, and influenced bullish market sentiment.

Only a small fraction (~12 tons) directly backs Tether's gold-pegged token XAUt, which has seen issuance double recently. The rest supports broader reserve diversification, alongside holdings like over 100,000 BTC (revealed earlier in 2025) and U.S. Treasuries.Why 100 Tons in 2025?Tether's push into gold dates back to 2020 with XAUt's launch, but it accelerated in 2023 (starting from ~50 tons). Key drivers include:

• Reserve Stability: Gold now comprises ~7% of Tether's reserves, hedging against fiat volatility and regulatory scrutiny.
• Strategic Expansion: The company has invested over $300 million in mining, refining, and royalty firms, and hired ex-HSBC metals traders to scale operations.
• Market Influence: As a "structural buyer," Tether's purchases add consistent demand outside traditional central bank flows, potentially amplifying price momentum.

Jefferies flagged this after Tether's meetings with miners at the Mining Forum Americas in Denver last fall, where representatives indicated the 100-ton goal. On X (formerly Twitter), the news has sparked buzz, with users highlighting Tether's role in bridging crypto and commodities.Potential Implications

• For Gold Markets: An extra 100 tons could equal 1-2% of annual global demand (4,500 tons mined yearly), sustaining upward pressure on prices.
• For Crypto: It reinforces USDT's credibility but raises questions about opacity (e.g., unaudited Swiss vaults) and circular dynamics with Bitcoin holdings.
• Risks: Critics on X warn of a "house of cards" if liquidity dries up, echoing past stablecoin concerns.

This strategy cements Tether's evolution from a simple stablecoin issuer to a hybrid financial powerhouse. If executed, it could redefine tokenized assets and private gold demand.