Tether Launches Scudo to Simplify Gold Transactions with XAUT

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Jan 07 2026

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New Unit Introduction: On January 6, Tether launched Scudo, a new unit for Tether Gold (XAUT) equivalent to one-thousandth of an ounce of gold, aimed at simplifying gold pricing and everyday transactions, thereby enhancing user experience.
Market Demand Response: With gold prices reaching record highs in 2025, Tether's introduction of Scudo is a strategic response to the increasing demand for tokenized gold, which is expected to drive XAUT's usage, particularly in payments and cross-border settlements.
No Structural Changes: The launch of Scudo does not alter XAUT's physical gold backing, custody model, or issuance structure, ensuring that users can still enjoy secure and transparent asset backing when utilizing the new unit.
Enhanced Technical Support: Tether also introduced a Wallet Development Kit to assist developers and businesses in easily building wallets that support XAUT, further promoting the adoption of tokenized gold and the proliferation of self-custody tools.

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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	3846.249	4136.359	4506.929	4797.039	5167.609	5457.719	5828.289
Fibonacci	4136.359	4388.739	4544.66	4797.039	5049.419	5205.34	5457.719

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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