Latest Tether Attestation Shows $1B+ Profit in Q1 2025, as Treasury Holdings Near $120B Milestone

Tether has published its Q1 2025 attestation, revealing strong financial performance despite the crypto market turbulence during the quarter. According to a press release today, the stablecoin giant recorded over $1 billion in operational profit during the first quarter, while its U.S. Treasury holdings neared a historic $120 billion, an all-time high for the company. The figures, verified by global accounting firm BDO, show Tether's increasing dominance. Tether Sees $1B Profit in Q1 2025 Compared to Q4 2024, the latest figures show a mixed but largely favorable performance. While operational profit stood above $1 billion in Q1 2025, it was significantly lower than the prior quarter's exceptional $6 billion profit.  However, the Q4 2024 total included substantial unrealized gains from Bitcoin and gold, inflating the headline figure. The more modest Q1 result came from Treasury holdings yield, with gold performance nearly offsetting crypto market volatility. Meanwhile, Tether's exposure to U.S. Treasuries continued to grow quarter-over-quarter, climbing from $113 billion in Q4 2024 to nearly $120 billion in Q1 2025.  This represents a consistent push to bolster liquidity and minimize risk through investments in short-term government debt. The company now sits among the world's top holders of U.S. Treasuries, using this portfolio to maintain the stability of its flagship token, USD₮. Slower Figures But Robust Operational Condition  Notable, total assets as of March 31, 2025, stood at roughly $149.3 billion, with liabilities amounting to $143.7 billion, leaving a surplus of nearly $5.6 billion in excess reserves.  This figure, though lower than the $7 billion buffer reported at the end of Q4 2024, still shows strong risk management. The slight dip may be attributable to asset reallocation and changing market conditions but does not suggest a deterioration in financial health. In addition, USD₮ issuance increased by about $7 billion during the quarter, a slower pace compared to the $23 billion issued in Q4 2024. However, the number of active user wallets grew by 46 million, a 13% quarter-over-quarter rise, indicating ongoing adoption and confidence in Tether's stability.  Tether's total liabilities continue to be nearly entirely tied to digital tokens issued. Importantly, this confirms the company's commitment to maintaining a fully reserved model.  Specifically, the firm's reserves have consistently been backed by cash and cash equivalents at a high ratio, with the remainder spread across gold, Bitcoin, and proprietary investments not included in token backing. Further, the company has now allocated more than $2 billion to emerging sectors like renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and data infrastructure. Notably, the Q1 2025 report also marked Tether's first under regulatory oversight in El Salvador .