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04/16/2026

Tether Builds $7.1 Billion Bitcoin War Chest with Latest $70 Million Purchase

USDT issuer Tether added another $70 million in Bitcoin to its reserves, pushing total holdings above 97,000 BTC worth over $7.

Tether Builds $7.1 Billion Bitcoin War Chest with Latest $70 Million Purchase

What happened: USDT issuer Tether added another $70 million in Bitcoin to its reserves, pushing total holdings above 97,000 BTC worth over $7.1 billion. The purchase represents part of Tether's strategy to allocate up to 15% of quarterly profits into Bitcoin reserves.

Why it matters: Tether's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy creates significant buying pressure and demonstrates institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a treasury asset. With over 97,000 BTC, Tether now holds more Bitcoin than most sovereign nations, potentially influencing long-term price dynamics through reduced circulating supply.

Source: CoinDesk