Tether Reports $2.6 Billion Profit from Bitcoin & Gold Holdings in 2025

HKAN | Jul 30

JUST IN: Tether Makes $2.6 Billion Profit from Bitcoin and Gold Reserves

 

Stablecoin issuer Tether has disclosed that $2.6 billion of its year‑to‑date profit is attributable to market gains in its Bitcoin and gold holdings, as revealed in its Q2 2025 attestation report .

 

Financial Snapshot for H1 2025

Q2 Net Profit: Approximately $4.9 billion

Total Profit (H1 2025): $5.7 billion, including $3.1 billion in recurring operational income plus the $2.6 billion from Bitcoin and gold mark‑to‑market gains  

Treasury Holdings: Over $127 billion of U.S. Treasury bonds, positioning Tether among the largest non-sovereign holders of U.S. debt  

 

Why It Matters

Tether’s results highlight how its strategic investment in digital assets like Bitcoin and tokenized gold has become a key driver of profits—boosting returns beyond yield from traditional reserves. This profit mix further strengthens Tether’s position in global markets and reflects investor demand for diversified reserve models.

The strong performance also underscores the growing relevance of the stablecoin issuer—not just as a payments infrastructure provider, but as an institutional-scale asset manager.

 

Looking Ahead

More capital may flow into Tether’s investments across Bitcoin, gold, and institutional-grade infrastructure.

Continued profit reinvestment into ventures like web3 platforms and fintech projects.

Ongoing scrutiny from regulators, particularly on asset diversification and reserve transparency.