#数字资产动态追踪 Tether has once again made a big move, directly investing $779 million in Bitcoin. This stablecoin giant has long been employing this strategy—converting part of its reserves into BTC. It’s nothing new, but each move clearly signals something.
Why do this? First, look at the underlying logic: institutions holding hundreds of billions of dollars making such allocation decisions are surely based on careful consideration. This itself is a vote of confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. Second, the actual effect—during times when the market is overwhelmed by panic sentiment—such large buy orders can serve as a defensive line, supporting the price. Third, on a more practical level—holding traditional assets like government bonds, which no longer offer attractive yields—stablecoin issuers need to find assets with growth potential to maintain the health of their business models.
However, there’s also a hidden risk. Tether’s Bitcoin exposure is increasing, indicating a shift in asset allocation structure. If Bitcoin experiences a sharp decline later, will USDT’s redemption capacity be affected? This is a long-term concern to watch.
The $779 million purchase is indeed a strong confidence boost for the market in the short term, especially in supporting stable price expectations.
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EternalMiner
· 5h ago
I see that Tether's operation is betting on BTC's long-term bullishness, but the increasing exposure is indeed a bit risky. What if Bitcoin crashes? Can USDT hold up?
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CryptoTherapist
· 01-05 09:18
ngl, tether's btc position creeping up is giving me some serious portfolio anxiety vibes... like, we're all collectively holding our breath waiting for the other shoe to drop, yeah? their redemption resilience has entered the group therapy session and nobody wants to address it 💭
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BakedCatFanboy
· 01-04 03:37
This move is really impressive; TT is still the same TT. But what I care about most is what to do if USDT crashes unexpectedly.
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FantasyGuardian
· 01-04 03:37
Tether's recent move is essentially betting on BTC, indicating that institutions are optimistic. However, the USDT risk exposure is increasing. What if Bitcoin crashes—will this stablecoin still remain stable?
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PensionDestroyer
· 01-04 03:32
Tether's move here is basically betting on BTC. Treasury yields are indeed underperforming. Instead of lying around and devaluing, it's better to go all-in on Bitcoin. After all, it's all about betting on the future.
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DeepRabbitHole
· 01-04 03:26
Tether's recent move does seem a bit like gambling; pouring in 7.79 billion is no small amount, but we have to admit—this is essentially backing BTC.
However, I recall the previous reserve issues with USDT, and now increasing BTC exposure—what if one day the market crashes hard? Could this backfire and bite them? It's a bit uncertain.
In the short term, support is real; large institutional buy-ins can indeed stabilize confidence. We'll see how it develops.
Honestly, it's just that government bond yields have bottomed out; traditional assets are no longer active, so they have to pour money into new things. The logic behind this is very pragmatic.
If USDT truly relies on BTC to maintain its liquidity, we need to be extra cautious...
By the way, what do you all think about this? Could it become the next black swan?
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Rugman_Walking
· 01-04 03:20
Tether's move here is blatantly saying that BTC is worth holding, but as USDT exposure increases, the risk also rises, and that's the key point.
#数字资产动态追踪 Tether has once again made a big move, directly investing $779 million in Bitcoin. This stablecoin giant has long been employing this strategy—converting part of its reserves into BTC. It’s nothing new, but each move clearly signals something.
Why do this? First, look at the underlying logic: institutions holding hundreds of billions of dollars making such allocation decisions are surely based on careful consideration. This itself is a vote of confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. Second, the actual effect—during times when the market is overwhelmed by panic sentiment—such large buy orders can serve as a defensive line, supporting the price. Third, on a more practical level—holding traditional assets like government bonds, which no longer offer attractive yields—stablecoin issuers need to find assets with growth potential to maintain the health of their business models.
However, there’s also a hidden risk. Tether’s Bitcoin exposure is increasing, indicating a shift in asset allocation structure. If Bitcoin experiences a sharp decline later, will USDT’s redemption capacity be affected? This is a long-term concern to watch.
The $779 million purchase is indeed a strong confidence boost for the market in the short term, especially in supporting stable price expectations.