Concerns regarding Tether's (USDT) solvency have been a recurring theme in the cryptocurrency market. However, 2025 has seen Tether actively address these concerns through regular attestations and a strategic diversification of its reserves, maintaining a positive financial standing throughout the year.
Throughout 2025, Tether has engaged BDO, a top-five global independent accounting firm, to conduct quarterly attestation reports, aimed at providing transparency into the assets backing USDT. These reports indicate that Tether's reserves consistently exceeded its liabilities.
Key Financial Highlights from 2025 Attestations:
- Q1 2025: An attestation released in May 2025 reported Tether's total assets at $149.28 billion against liabilities of $143.68 billion, resulting in excess reserves of $5.6 billion. Over 90% of reserves were held in cash and cash equivalents, with U.S. Treasuries accounting for over 75% [1]. This quarter also marked Tether's first attestation under El Salvador's regulatory oversight after obtaining a stablecoin issuer license.
- Q2 2025: By the end of June 2025, Tether announced a net profit of approximately $4.9 billion for the quarter, bringing the year-to-date profit to $5.7 billion. The circulating supply of USDT grew to over $157 billion, a $20 billion increase year-to-date. Tether's total exposure to U.S. Treasuries surpassed $127 billion, including direct holdings and indirect investments [1].
- Q3 2025: The attestation report for September 30, 2025, showed total reserves of $181.2 billion against liabilities of $174.4 billion, reflecting an excess reserve of $6.8 billion [1].
Critics continue to advocate for full independent audits rather than attestations, seeking even greater assurance of Tether's backing. Despite these calls, Tether's published reports demonstrate consistent excess reserves and a significant allocation to highly liquid assets like U.S. Treasuries.
Here's a summary of Tether's financial position based on BDO attestations:
| Metric | Q1 2025 | Q3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $149.28B | $181.2B |
| Total Liabilities | $143.68B | $174.4B |
| Excess Reserves | $5.6B | $6.8B |
Note: Q2 data primarily focused on profit and Treasury exposure, not direct asset/liability figures in the same format.
