Kitco
04 Nov 2026, 03:50 UTC · 3d ago
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The minor reduction in Tether's gold holdings is a non-event for gold-linked assets, as the company maintains a massive 165-ton position and strong cash flow from Treasuries to fund future acquisitions. The long-term structural demand from stablecoin reserves remains intact despite quarterly fluctuations.
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Tether's disclosed gold holdings fell by approximately three metric tons in Q3 to 165 tons.
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Tether reported a net operating profit of $4.5 billion for the first nine months of 2026.
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Tether remains a systemic buyer of physical gold with 165 tons held, and its $1.5 billion Q3 operating profit provides significant dry powder for continued accumulation.
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So whatThe $1.5 billion profit in Q3 alone suggests strong cash flow from Treasury bills to fund other asset acquisitions.
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino intends to allocate between 10% and 15% of the company's investment portfolio to physical gold.
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So whatGiven the 165 tons already held, a 15% target may leave room for further purchases if the private portfolio grows.
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Gold represents approximately 10% of USDT reserves, while U.S. Treasury bills are valued at roughly $123 billion.
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Société Générale analysts highlight the evolving structure of the gold market and Tether's influence.
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