Tether acquired 8,888 bitcoin in Q4 2025, totaling 96,185 BTC valued at $8.42 billion, becoming the fifth-largest bitcoin wallet globally. The move reinforces its commitment to converting profits into bitcoin reserves.

Goldman Sachs bought $1.7 billion in bitcoin ETFs, while MicroStrategy added 1,229 BTC for $108.8 million. Bitcoin slid to $88,000 after failing to hold at $93,000, driven by short-term price pressure.

Japanese firm Metaplanet added 4,279 BTC on December 30, bringing its total holdings to 35,102. Bitcoin trading volume surged 185% to $44.6 billion at the end of 2025, approximately 30% below its October all-time high.

Tether’s bitcoin buying program commits 15% of quarterly profits to reserve purchases, aiming to build exposure as USDT circulation surpasses $183 billion. CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed the Q4 acquisition, emphasizing the company’s systematic approach.

Bitcoin closed 2025 trading at $86,500–$90,000 as U.S. spot ETFs saw a $355 million net inflow on December 31, breaking a seven-day outflow streak. Industry executives express optimism for 2026 amid regulatory progress and competing capital flows.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: Tether Now Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Holder After $876M Buying Spree