Tether’s $1.5 Billion Profit Move: Gold Reserves Surpass 146 Tons

Tether strengthened its risk mitigation strategy by increasing its gold reserves to over 146 tons, while generating a net operating profit of $1.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026.

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, shared its independent attestation report containing financial data for the second quarter of 2026 with the public. Prepared by the global auditing firm BDO, this report demonstrates not only the company’s high profitability but also its commitment to making its reserves more secure and diversified.

The company announced that it generated approximately $1.5 billion in net operating profit during this period. The primary sources of this profit were US Treasury bills and repo income. According to June 30, 2026 data, Tether’s total assets reached $187.75 billion, while its liabilities stood at $183.64 billion. This indicates that the company maintains a strong reserve buffer of $4.11 billion against potential market fluctuations.

Gold Reserves and Risk Mitigation Strategy

Tether reduced its secured loans by $2.38 billion to solidify its financial structure. As part of its strategy to minimize risks, the company turned toward physical assets, purchasing 14 tons of new gold in the second quarter. With this move, the company’s total gold reserves reached a historic level, surpassing 146 tons.

The supply of USDT, the most popular stablecoin in the market, stands at $184.6 billion. The company aims to maintain investor confidence at the highest level by utilizing its profits and diversified reserve structure. This data, shared in line with transparency principles, once again proves that Tether maintains its liquidity leadership in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.