Tether officially disclosed that investor holdings of its tokenized gold product, Tether Gold (XAU₮), increased by 9.5% in the second quarter, reflecting sustained demand for on-chain gold assets. Data shows that, as of June 30, 2026, XAU₮ holdings rose from 559,598.64 tokens at the end of the first quarter to 612,823.66 tokens, with a quarterly increase of 53,225.02 tokens, equivalent to approximately 1.66 metric tons of physical gold. During the same period, the international gold price declined by 14.1%, closing the quarter at $4,008.02 per ounce, yet investors continued to purchase XAU₮. Tether stated that this indicates market demand is not solely driven by rising gold prices, as some investors view price corrections as an opportunity to increase exposure to physical gold.
Tether Gold Q2 holdings rise 9.5% to 612,823.66 ounces
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Tether Gold (XAU₮) rose 9.5% in Q2 2026, with holdings reaching 612,823.66 ounces by June 30. Investor sentiment remained strong despite a 14.1% decline in global gold prices to $4,008.02 per ounce. The quarterly increase of 53,225.02 ounces equals 1.66 tons of physical gold. XAU₮ continues to attract attention among altcoins to watch.
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