Tether Acquires 8,888 Bitcoin, Boosting Holdings to Over 96,000

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Jan 01 2026

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Bitcoin Holdings Increase: Tether acquired 8,888 Bitcoin on New Year's Eve, raising its total holdings to over 96,000, making it the fifth-largest Bitcoin holder globally, which underscores its strong position in the cryptocurrency market.
Quarterly Accumulation Pattern: The company funnels up to 15% of its earnings into Bitcoin quarterly, with the latest batch valued at approximately $780 million, indicating its ongoing investment strategy and confidence in the market.
Gold Investment Expansion: In Q3 2025, Tether purchased 26 tons of gold, bringing its total to 116 tons, ranking among the top 30 gold holders globally, showcasing its strategy of asset diversification.
Rating Agency Scrutiny: Despite increasing Bitcoin and gold holdings, S&P downgraded USDT's score from “constrained” to “weak” due to concerns over transparency and concentration risks, reflecting market apprehension regarding its asset mix.

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Technical Analysis for XAUt

Technical Sentiment Analysis for Tether Gold (XAUt) As of , Tether Gold (XAUt) is exhibiting a Buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 3 technical signals, shows that 3 indicators are flashing buy, while 0 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for XAUt stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the stock.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages From a structural perspective, XAUt is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Tether Gold (XAUt) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	3848.456	4137.463	4509.136	4798.143	5169.816	5458.823	5830.496
Fibonacci	4137.463	4389.843	4545.763	4798.143	5050.523	5206.443	5458.823

About XAUT

Tether Gold (XAU₮) is a stablecoin that provides ownership on a 1:1 basis of one fine troy ounce of gold on a physical bar of gold that meets the Good Delivery standard of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). This technology allows access to a stablecoin that provides ownership of physical gold while avoiding the drawbacks associated with physical gold, such as high storage cost and limited accessibility. Note: XAU₮ tokens can be fractionated up to six decimal places (i.e. in increments as small as 0.000001 troy fine ounce).

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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