Key Highlights
- Tether acquired an additional $70M in Bitcoin, transferring 951 BTC from Bitfinex to its designated reserve wallet
- The USDT issuer’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 97,141 BTC, valued at approximately $7.16 billion
- These acquisitions are financed through up to 15% of Tether’s realized operating profits, a strategy implemented in 2023
- Strategy purchased 13,927 BTC valued at $1 billion on April 13, expanding its holdings to 780,897 BTC
- Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $411 million in net inflows on April 14, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading at $213.8 million
The company behind the world’s leading stablecoin USDT has expanded its Bitcoin treasury by an additional $70 million. On-chain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence verified the transfer on April 15, 2026.
The operation consisted of withdrawing 951 BTC from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and depositing it into a wallet designated as “Tether: BTC Reserve.” This wallet address has been publicly authenticated by Tether’s Chief Executive Officer, Paolo Ardoino.
Tether’s reserve wallet now contains 97,141 BTC. Based on current market valuations, this represents approximately $7.16 billion in value. The organization declined to provide a statement when contacted for additional details.
This acquisition aligns with a strategic framework Tether established in 2023. According to this policy, the firm dedicates as much as 15% of its realized operational earnings toward Bitcoin acquisitions. These purchases are made without seeking external funding.
Tether’s financial results for 2025 showed net earnings exceeding $10 billion. This profitability stemmed from USDT’s expansion and revenue generated from U.S. Treasury securities holdings.
USDT maintains its position as the dominant stablecoin globally with approximately $185 billion in market capitalization. Tether’s reserve structure includes up to $141 billion in U.S. government securities, supplemented by $6.3 billion in surplus reserves backing $186.5 billion in total obligations.
The firm has been expanding into alternative asset classes. Recent disclosures revealed $17.4 billion allocated to gold holdings, demonstrating a broader diversification approach extending beyond Bitcoin.
Corporate Bitcoin Accumulation Accelerates
Tether isn’t alone in increasing Bitcoin exposure. Strategy, which operates the most substantial corporate Bitcoin treasury globally, acquired 13,927 BTC on April 13, 2026. This transaction totaled approximately $1 billion.
Strategy’s cumulative Bitcoin position now stands at 780,897 BTC. The company maintains a commanding lead as the world’s largest institutional Bitcoin holder.
Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced robust capital inflows on April 14. Aggregate net inflows across all Bitcoin ETFs reached $411 million during that trading session. BlackRock’s IBIT product attracted the largest share with $213.8 million in fresh investment.
This positive momentum followed $291 million in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs the previous day. Market observers attributed the reversal to encouraging U.S. Producer Price Index inflation figures and reduced geopolitical concerns surrounding U.S.-Iran diplomatic discussions.
Bitcoin Faces Continued Downward Pressure
Notwithstanding significant institutional capital deployment, Bitcoin’s market price continues facing headwinds. The cryptocurrency dropped beneath the $74,000 threshold during the 24-hour window after these major purchases.
Tether’s buying behavior indicates this recent acquisition likely represents its Q1 2026 accumulation phase. Historical patterns show the company typically executes Bitfinex withdrawals following quarterly reporting periods.
Should Tether operate as a publicly traded entity, it would secure the position as the world’s second-largest Bitcoin holder, trailing only Strategy, based on data from bitcointreasuries.net.
