TLDR
- Tether acquired an additional $70M in Bitcoin, transferring 951 BTC from Bitfinex into its treasury wallet
- The stablecoin issuer’s Bitcoin reserves now total 97,141 BTC valued at approximately $7.16 billion
- Acquisitions come from up to 15% of Tether’s realized profits under a policy implemented in 2023
- Strategy purchased 13,927 BTC valued at $1 billion on April 13, expanding its holdings to 780,897 BTC
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $411 million in net inflows on April 14, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading at $213.8 million
The company operating the USDT stablecoin, Tether, has expanded its Bitcoin treasury by an additional $70 million. On-chain analytics from Arkham Intelligence verified the transaction on April 15, 2026.
The transfer consisted of 951 BTC moved from Bitfinex exchange into a wallet designated as “Tether: BTC Reserve.” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has previously authenticated this wallet address.
Tether’s reserve wallet currently contains 97,141 BTC. Based on prevailing market rates, the holdings are valued at approximately $7.16 billion. The company declined to provide commentary when contacted.
This acquisition aligns with a strategic framework Tether established in 2023. The protocol directs up to 15% of the firm’s realized operational earnings toward Bitcoin investments. These purchases occur without external funding or capital raises.
Tether disclosed over $10 billion in net earnings for 2025. Revenue streams included USDT expansion and returns from U.S. Treasury instrument holdings.
USDT maintains its position as the world’s dominant stablecoin with approximately $185 billion in circulation. Tether’s reserve composition includes up to $141 billion in U.S. government securities, complemented by $6.3 billion in surplus reserves backing $186.5 billion in total liabilities.
The firm has broadened its asset allocation strategy beyond digital currencies. Recent disclosures revealed $17.4 billion invested in gold, reflecting a deliberate diversification approach.
Corporate Bitcoin Acquisition Momentum Strengthens
Tether isn’t alone in expanding Bitcoin reserves. Strategy, the dominant corporate Bitcoin treasury operator, acquired 13,927 BTC on April 13, 2026. The transaction represented approximately $1 billion in value.
Strategy’s aggregate holdings now stand at 780,897 BTC. The company maintains an uncontested lead as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced robust capital inflows on April 14. Combined net inflows reached $411 million across all products. BlackRock’s IBIT commanded the largest share with $213.8 million in fresh capital.
This influx reversed the previous day’s $291 million in net outflows. Market observers attributed the turnaround to softer-than-expected U.S. PPI inflation figures and reduced geopolitical tensions surrounding U.S.-Iran diplomatic discussions.
Bitcoin Valuation Faces Continued Headwinds
Notwithstanding substantial institutional accumulation, Bitcoin’s market price has sustained downward pressure. The cryptocurrency fell beneath $74,000 during the 24-hour window after these documented purchases.
Tether’s buying behavior indicates the recent transaction likely represents its Q1 2026 allocation cycle. Historical patterns show the company typically executes Bitfinex withdrawals following quarterly closings.
Should Tether operate as a publicly traded entity, it would claim the position of second-largest Bitcoin holder worldwide, trailing only Strategy, per data from bitcointreasuries.net.
