Key Highlights
- Tether transferred 951 BTC valued at $70M from Bitfinex into its reserve wallet
- The stablecoin issuer’s Bitcoin treasury now stands at 97,141 BTC valued at approximately $7.16 billion
- Bitcoin acquisitions are financed through up to 15% of Tether’s realized operating profits under a policy implemented in 2023
- Strategy acquired 13,927 BTC for $1 billion on April 13, expanding its holdings to 780,897 BTC
- U.S. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $411 million in net inflows on April 14, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading at $213.8 million
The company operating the USDT stablecoin has expanded its Bitcoin treasury by an additional $70 million. On-chain analytics from Arkham Intelligence verified the transaction on April 15, 2026.
LATEST: 💰 Tether has added roughly $70 million in Bitcoin to its reserves, lifting its total holdings to 97,141 BTC, worth more than $7 billion. pic.twitter.com/YGcfqLvBrE
— CoinMarketCap (@CoinMarketCap) April 15, 2026
The transfer consisted of 951 BTC moved from Bitfinex exchange to a designated wallet identified as “Tether: BTC Reserve.” CEO Paolo Ardoino has previously authenticated this wallet address.
Tether’s reserve wallet now contains 97,141 BTC. Based on current market values, this represents approximately $7.16 billion in holdings. The organization declined to provide additional commentary when contacted.
This acquisition aligns with Tether’s strategy established in 2023. The framework dedicates up to 15% of the company’s realized operating earnings toward Bitcoin investments. These purchases are self-funded without external capital.
Tether disclosed over $10 billion in net earnings for 2025. Revenue growth stemmed from expanded USDT circulation and returns generated from U.S. Treasury investments.
USDT maintains its position as the world’s dominant stablecoin with approximately $185 billion in circulation. The company backs its operations with up to $141 billion in U.S. government securities, plus $6.3 billion in surplus reserves against total liabilities of $186.5 billion.
Beyond Bitcoin, the firm has diversified into additional asset classes. Recent disclosures revealed $17.4 billion in gold holdings, demonstrating a broader portfolio allocation strategy.
Corporate Bitcoin Acquisition Momentum Continues
Tether isn’t alone in accumulating Bitcoin. Strategy, the prominent corporate Bitcoin treasury company, purchased 13,927 BTC on April 13, 2026. The transaction totaled approximately $1 billion.
Strategy’s aggregate holdings now reach 780,897 BTC. The firm maintains its position as the dominant corporate Bitcoin holder globally.
U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs experienced robust capital inflows on April 14. Combined inflows across all Bitcoin ETF products totaled $411 million. BlackRock’s IBIT product captured the largest share with $213.8 million in fresh allocations.
This followed the previous session’s $291 million in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs. Market observers attributed the reversal to encouraging U.S. PPI inflation figures and reduced geopolitical concerns regarding U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations.
Bitcoin Faces Continued Price Headwinds
Notwithstanding significant institutional accumulation, Bitcoin’s market price continues facing downward pressure. The cryptocurrency fell below the $74,000 threshold within 24 hours of these institutional purchases.
Tether’s buying activity indicates this latest acquisition likely represents part of its Q1 2026 purchasing cycle. The company typically executes Bitfinex withdrawals following quarterly reporting periods.
According to bitcointreasuries.net, if Tether operated as a publicly traded entity, it would hold the second-largest Bitcoin position globally, trailing only Strategy.
