Bitcoin Reserves and Transfers

At the end of Q1 2025, Tether held 92,650 BTC. By Q2 2025, this number dropped to 83,274 BTC. At first glance, it looked like a sale. However, on June 2, 14,000 BTC, and in July, an additional 5,800 BTC, were transferred to XXI Capital. In total, 19,800 BTC were allocated to Tether’s new initiatives, meaning the report underestimated the actual reserves. 

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Tether didn't sell any Bitcoin. As Samson says below, it contributed part of its stash into XXI.

While the world continues to get darker, Tether will continue to invest part of its profits into safe assets like Bitcoin, Gold and Land.

Tether is the Stable Company. https://t.co/4KxdeNEsOE

— Paolo Ardoino (@paoloardoino) September 7, 2025

Tether’s Bitcoin and Gold Strategy

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino clearly denied the claims. He confirmed that no BTC was sold and that transfers to XXI Capital were planned moves. Additionally, Tether continues investing in both Bitcoin and gold simultaneously. Q2 2025 data shows gold reserves reaching $8.7 billion, while combined gains from Bitcoin and gold totaled $2.6 billion. 

Tether’s gold strategy extends beyond simple investments. The company injected $100 million into Elemental and played a role in its merger with competitor EMX. It also engaged with Terranova Resources, based in the British Virgin Islands, though no agreement was reached. Tether operates its gold-backed token XAUt and provides short-term financing for commodity trade, creating a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. Meanwhile, similar initiatives are rising across the industry. Nasdaq-listed Blue Gold plans to issue digital tokens for future production from its Ghanaian mine. 

Tether continues diversifying beyond crypto markets into real assets, with investments in gold mining and refining. Total Bitcoin holdings, including XXI Capital, now exceed 100,000 BTC, maintaining Tether’s strong position in the crypto ecosystem. 

Ultimately, Tether neither sold Bitcoin nor reduced its reserves. This ensures stable growth across both crypto holdings and tangible assets. 

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Binance Leads in Liquidity and Bitcoin Investments 

According to CryptoQuant data, Binance is three times larger than its closest competitor, OKX exchange. OKX’s stablecoin reserves stand at only $8.20 billion, or 15.39%. This indicates that the majority of digital currency trading takes place on Binance. 

Furthermore, as of 2025, Binance has surpassed all other exchanges with inflows totaling $180 billion. This data reflects increased trust in the exchange and signals a possible bull market. This liquidity growth may support the next upward market movement. 

High inflows also indicate a rising user base and increased trading volume. Additionally, institutional investors are believed to be turning to Binance. Binance receives more average Bitcoin (BTC) investments than any other exchange, proving users trust Binance’s infrastructure for BTC transactions. 

Binance Maintains Strength Despite SEC Pressure 

Compared to other major exchanges, Binance’s dominance is striking. Coinbase’s stablecoin reserves are $5.33 billion, Bybit’s $2.73 billion, and MEXC’s $2.24 billion. However, despite past investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Binance has not lost its leadership. The recent dismissal of the SEC’s lawsuit against Binance was a significant development for the sector. 

Leading crypto exchange views this process as a turning point and focuses on growth. CEO Richard Teng called on the community to “focus on building.” According to him, innovation, not speculation, is essential to lead in crypto. 

Whether Coinbase, OKX, and Kraken can compete with Binance remains uncertain. For now, Binance’s market dominance continues undisputed. 

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