Bitcoin News Today: Tether Q2 Profit Surges 277 to 4.9 Billion on USDT Growth

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, reported a net profit of $4.9 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 277% year-over-year increase. The company attributed the surge in earnings to the continued growth and adoption of its USDT stablecoin, which saw a $20 billion expansion in supply during the quarter [1]. This marked a significant milestone as stablecoins increasingly gained mainstream acceptance, with Tether’s U.S. Treasury holdings reaching $127 billion during the same period [2]. The company now holds the 18th-largest position in U.S. Treasurys globally, surpassing South Korea [3].

The performance for the first half of 2025 was also robust, with Tether’s total profit reaching $5.7 billion between January and June, reflecting a 9.6% rise compared to the same period in 2024 [4]. The company’s reserves also included a substantial $8.9 billion in bitcoin, indicating a diversified approach to asset management [5]. As of June 30, Tether held $162.6 billion in assets and $157.1 billion in liabilities, with most of the liabilities tied to token issuance [6].

The explosive growth in Tether’s profit is closely tied to the rising demand for stablecoins, which serve as a vital intermediary in the crypto ecosystem by providing liquidity and facilitating cross-chain transactions. The expansion of USDT supply highlights its role as a de facto digital dollar, with its usage increasingly seen in both retail and institutional markets [7]. According to DefiLlama, USDT continues to dominate the stablecoin market, accounting for 61.7% of all stablecoin value, with a market capitalization of $164.5 billion [8].

The company’s strong financial results come amid a broader regulatory shift in the U.S., where policymakers are working to solidify the dollar’s global leadership in digital form. The GENIUS Act, signed into law by former U.S. President Donald Trump in July, marks the first major legislation targeting stablecoins and their issuers. The timing of Tether’s expansion in U.S. Treasurys suggests a strategic alignment with these developments [9].

Tether’s competitors have also made significant moves in the stablecoin space. In June 2025, Circle, the issuer of USDC, went public with a stock offering that saw its share price rise from $31 at the opening to $186.83 by the time of the report. Meanwhile, fintech companies like PayPal introduced competitive yields on their stablecoins, and Trump-linked ventures began launching new stablecoin projects backed by substantial investments [10].

The growing adoption of stablecoins is reshaping traditional financial systems. Tether’s Q2 results highlight the growing integration of digital assets into global finance, with its profit growth mirroring the broader adoption trend. This trend suggests that stablecoins are not only here to stay but are also becoming a foundational pillar of the digital economy [11].

Source:

[1] Cointelegraph (https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-posts-49b-profit-q2-stablecoins-mainstream)

[2] AInvest (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-tether-q2-profit-soars-277-4-9-billion-usdt-supply-grows-20-billion-2508/)

[3] advfn.com (https://mx.advfn.com/bolsa-de-valores/COIN/BTCUSD/crypto-news/96536693/tether-posts-4-9b-profit-in-q2-as-stablecoins-go)

[5] CoinDesk (https://www.coindesk.com/)

[7] Yahoo Finance (https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BTC-USD/news/)

[11] Bitcoin Insider (https://www.bitcoininsider.org/article/281139/altcoins-visa-adds-avalanche-and-stellar-pump-rebounds-30)