According to ChainCatcher, as reported by Reuters, stablecoin issuer Tether disclosed that it added approximately 27 tons of gold reserves in the fourth quarter of 2025, a figure nearly in line with the estimated 26 tons purchased in the third quarter by analysts. Tether stated that its gold reserves are now comparable to those held by the central banks of some sovereign nations. For comparison, the Polish central bank added 35 tons of gold during the same period, bringing its total reserves to 550 tons. Tether's USDT stablecoin currently has a circulation of $187 billion, while its gold-backed token XAUT has a circulation of $2.7 billion. As of the end of last December, XAUT was backed by 16.2 tons of gold, representing 60% of the global gold-backed stablecoin supply. The most recent audit as of the end of last September showed that USDT's reserves included $12.9 billion worth of gold, equivalent to approximately 104 tons at the time's gold price.
Tether Adds 27 Tons of Gold Reserves in Q4 2025
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Tether announced in new token listings that it added 27 tons of gold reserves in Q4 2025, in line with analyst estimates of 26 tons in Q3. The stablecoin issuer now holds gold reserves comparable to some central banks. Poland's central bank added 35 tons in the same period. Tether's USDT has a circulation of $18.7 billion, while its gold-backed XAUT token circulates at $2.7 billion. XAUT was backed by 16.2 tons of gold as of December 31, 2025, covering 60% of the global gold-backed stablecoin market. The September 30 audit showed USDT held $12.9 billion in gold, or about 104 tons. Token launch news will keep tracking the evolving reserve strategies.
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