tldr; On January 1, 2026, Tether purchased 8,888.8 BTC worth approximately $778 million, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to over 96,000 BTC, valued at $8.4 billion. This aligns with Tether’s policy of allocating 15% of its quarterly profits to Bitcoin, initiated in 2023. The acquisition solidifies Tether’s position as one of the largest institutional Bitcoin holders. Despite market fluctuations, Tether continues its systematic accumulation strategy, reflecting its commitment to Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset.
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tldr; On January 1, 2026, Tether purchased 8,888.8 BTC worth approximately $778 million, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to over 96,000 BTC, valued at $8.4 billion. This aligns with Tether’s policy of allocating 15% of its quarterly profits to Bitcoin, initiated in 2023. The acquisition solidifies Tether’s position as one of the largest institutional Bitcoin holders. Despite market fluctuations, Tether continues its systematic accumulation strategy, reflecting its commitment to Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset.
*This summary is auto generated by a bot and not meant to replace reading the original article. As always, DYOR.
Weird way to spell “market manipulation”
So Bitcoin 1M in 2026?