Tether Accumulates 8,888 BTC on New Year's Eve: Corporate Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 96,000 Mark

As the calendar flipped to 2026, Tether made a significant move in the Bitcoin market. On December 31st, 2025, the stablecoin giant secured 8,888 BTC—a transaction size that carries symbolic weight in the cryptocurrency community. With Bitcoin trading around $92,840 at the time, the acquisition represented roughly $780 million in value, pushing Tether’s total disclosed Bitcoin reserves beyond the 96,000 mark.

Strategic Treasury Accumulation

Tether’s Bitcoin buying spree reflects a deliberate capital allocation strategy. CEO Paolo Ardoino revealed that the company now commits 15% of its quarterly profits exclusively to Bitcoin purchases. This systematic approach transforms Tether from a stablecoin issuer into a major institutional Bitcoin accumulator, competing with corporate treasuries globally for dominance in the Bitcoin market.

The 8,888 BTC purchase wasn’t the only diversification move. In Q3 2025, Tether also acquired 26 tons of gold, expanding its precious metals holdings to 116 tons—enough to rank among the world’s top 30 gold holders by volume. This dual-asset strategy signals Tether’s confidence in both digital and traditional store-of-value assets.

Distributed Holdings and Market Position

Interestingly, not all of Tether’s Bitcoin stays on the balance sheet. A portion has been strategically allocated to Twenty One Capital, a joint venture supported by Tether. As of January 1st, 2026, Twenty One Capital’s treasury holds 43,514 BTC independently. Combined with Tether’s 96,000+ BTC, the ecosystem controls a Bitcoin position that dwarfs most corporations.

In the broader landscape, Tether’s primary Bitcoin address now ranks as the fifth-largest globally and stands as the second-largest among private corporate treasuries—second only to established players in the traditional world, yet among the most influential in crypto.