Tether: Buys 6 Tonnes Gold in Q1 2026

Tether snapped up another +6 tonnes of gold in Q1 2026, pushing its total holdings to a fresh record of 132 tonnes valued at roughly $19.8 billion. This move follows aggressive buys of +21 tonnes in Q4 2025 and +26 tonnes in Q3 2025, with Tether gold holdings more than doubling over the past 12 months and nearly tripling in recent quarters. Amid ongoing stablecoin asset backing scrutiny, these reserves now rival top global holders, echoing Bitcoin's role as digital gold in crypto market gold integration trends. Back in February 2026, reports pegged holdings at around 148 tonnes worth $23 billion, underscoring rapid accumulation despite transparency debates.