Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has once again made headlines with its latest Q3 2025 attestation report, published on October 31. The company confirmed that its net profit for the first nine months of the year surpassed $10 billion, placing it among the world’s most profitable privately held firms.
The report revealed that Tether distributed nearly $10.4 billion in dividends during the first three quarters of 2025, exceeding its total net profit for the same period — an exceptional feat in both crypto and traditional finance.
Tether’s US Treasury Holdings Hit $135 Billion
One of the most striking takeaways from Tether’s Q3 report is its rapidly expanding exposure to U.S. government debt. The company’s total holdings of U.S. Treasuries reached an all-time high of $135 billion, including $112.4 billion in direct Treasury Bills, up from $105.5 billion in Q2.
When combined with $4.7 billion in money market funds and nearly $18 billion in Treasury-backed reverse repurchase agreements, Tether’s total U.S. debt exposure makes it the 17th largest holder of U.S. Treasuries, surpassing even South Korea.
Tether’s total reserves backing USDT and other fiat-linked tokens stood at $181.2 billion by September 30, up from $149.3 billion in Q1, reflecting the firm’s steady growth in demand and asset accumulation.
Profits Surge as USDT Supply Expands
Tether’s third-quarter profit came in at approximately $3.3 billion, contributing to its year-to-date earnings of over $10 billion. In Q2, the company reported $4.9 billion in net profit, including $3.1 billion in operating income and $2.6 billion in unrealized gains from Bitcoin and gold holdings.
This consistent profitability marks a record-breaking trajectory, with Tether solidifying its position as a financial powerhouse within and beyond the crypto ecosystem.
Liabilities grew in line with rising token demand, reaching $174.4 billion by the end of Q3, up from $143.7 billion in Q1. The company issued over $17 billion in new USDT during Q3 alone — the strongest quarterly performance of 2025. By September, USDT’s circulating supply hit $174.4 billion, and Tether’s global user base exceeded 500 million, with operations across 13 blockchains, including Ethereum, Tron, and Solana.
Diversification Into Gold, Bitcoin, and Loans
Tether’s reserve composition continues to evolve. As of September 30, cash and cash equivalents accounted for $140 billion, or 77.2% of total reserves — down slightly from 81.5% in Q1, signaling a broader diversification strategy.
The company’s gold holdings nearly doubled from $6.7 billion to $12.9 billion by Q3, reflecting increased investment in precious metals. Meanwhile, Bitcoin reserves stood at $9.8 billion, based on a valuation of $114,160 per BTC at the end of the quarter.
Additionally, secured loans totaled $14.6 billion, all fully collateralized by liquid assets, according to the report.
Legal and Structural Updates
Tether also confirmed the completion of its Celsius bankruptcy settlement in October 2025, emphasizing that no token reserves were used to fund the payment. The company, which relocated from the British Virgin Islands to El Salvador in January 2025, now operates under El Salvador’s Digital Asset Issuance Law as an authorized stablecoin issuer and digital asset service provider.
This move further cements Tether’s regulatory legitimacy and strategic alignment with crypto-friendly jurisdictions.
What Lies Ahead for Tether
With massive profits, expanding USDT issuance, and growing exposure to U.S. government debt, Tether continues to dominate the global stablecoin market. Its ability to manage $181 billion in assets while maintaining profitability underscores its evolving role not just as a crypto issuer, but as a macro-scale financial entity bridging traditional and digital markets.
However, analysts caution that increased transparency, diversification risks, and regulatory scrutiny will define the company’s next phase as it continues to shape the global digital finance landscape.