Tether Moves 8,888 BTC ($1B) Into Reserves in Q3 2025

Stablecoin giant Tether has quietly added another chunk of Bitcoin to its reserves and it’s not a small one. On-chain data shows that on the last day of Q3 2025, Tether moved exactly 8,888 BTC, worth around $1 billion, into one of its reserve wallets.

The transaction came from a Bitfinex hot wallet and landed in a wallet already linked to Tether’s Bitcoin holdings. The move was quickly spotted by on-chain analysts, who noted the symbolic “8,888” amount a number often seen as lucky in crypto circles.

Why It Matters

Tether has been steadily buying Bitcoin since announcing in 2023 that it would allocate part of its profits into BTC. With this latest addition, estimates put Tether’s stash at well over 100,000 BTC, making it one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin in the world.

For the crypto market, Tether’s buys are significant. Not only does it show growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin, but the sheer size of the purchases — often in the billions — can add to market momentum.

Not Official, But Likely

While Tether hasn’t put out a formal press release yet, the wallet patterns match previous confirmed acquisitions. Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, even gave a subtle nod to the transaction on social media, hinting that the company is still following its “Bitcoin reserve strategy.”

Final Thoughts

Whether you see it as a smart hedge or a flex, Tether’s latest $1B Bitcoin move shows the company isn’t slowing down on its BTC strategy. And with Bitcoin continuing to attract big institutional money, Tether’s growing stash could play a bigger role in the market than many realize.