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Tether Adds 8,888 BTC in Q4, Lifting Reserve Above 96,000 Coins

The stablecoin issuer is following a policy to allocate up to 15% of realized profits to Bitcoin purchases tracked on a public reserve address.

Overview

  • CEO Paolo Ardoino said the Q4 2025 purchase totaled exactly 8,888.8888888 BTC.
  • Arkham Intelligence places Tether’s holdings at roughly 96,000–96,185 BTC worth about $8.4 billion, with on-chain analysts ranking the wallet among the largest globally.
  • Ember CN estimates total Q4 accumulation near 9,850 BTC, reflecting a 961 BTC withdrawal from Bitfinex in November and today’s transfer to the reserve.
  • The January 1 on-chain move of 8,888.8 BTC, valued near $778 million, completed the quarter’s buying program.
  • Ember calculates an average acquisition cost around $51,117 per BTC, implying roughly $3.5 billion in unrealized gains based on current prices.