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Tether's Profits Tied to Interest Rates and Redemptions

10/20/2025

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Tether's profits depend on interest-rate changes as the largest issuer of U.S. dollar stablecoins and a major holder of U.S. Treasuries.
An increase in short-term rates boosts Tether's profits, while a decline hurts them.
Large redemptions can shrink the interest-accrual base, affecting earnings and reserve composition.
Tether maintains liquidity by using liquid assets during outflows to preserve duration and convertibility.
These dynamics expose Tether to regulatory and market revaluation risks.

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Story summary

Tether's profits depend on interest-rate changes as the largest issuer of U.S. dollar stablecoins and a major holder of U.S. Treasuries.
An increase in short-term rates boosts Tether's profits, while a decline hurts them.
Large redemptions can shrink the interest-accrual base, affecting earnings and reserve composition.
Tether maintains liquidity by using liquid assets during outflows to preserve duration and convertibility.
These dynamics expose Tether to regulatory and market revaluation risks.