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Tether Mints $1 Billion USDT While Bitcoin Seeks New Highs

Tether Mints $1 Billion USDT While Bitcoin Seeks New Highs

CryptotimesCryptotimes2025/07/10 15:15
By:LuqmanGopal Solanky

Tether has minted 1 billion USDT in its treasury wallet. The mint happened on the Tron network and was picked up by blockchain trackers early Tuesday. At the same time, Bitcoin is trading close to new highs. Some traders believe large USDT mints often signal fresh money coming into the market.

The stablecoins are still in Tether’s wallet, but they may soon be moved to exchanges or trading platforms. In the past, similar mints have come just before strong market moves. This has led some to believe that more buying could follow.

Tether’s latest mint has added to the already large supply of USDT on Tron. Over $80 billion in USDT is now live on the Tron network, making it one of the biggest blockchains for stablecoin use. Tron is often used because it is fast and has low fees.

💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 1,000,000,000 #USDT (1,001,300,000 USD) minted at Tether Treasury https://t.co/RnUqsLtDAB

— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) July 10, 2025

Although Tether has not made an official statement yet, it is common for the company to mint in large amounts when it needs to meet future demand. It’s also possible that the mint is for what Tether calls “inventory replenishment,” where coins are created but not yet released into circulation.

Crypto traders are paying close attention to the move. If some or all of the new USDT is sent to exchanges, it could lead to more trading activity. Bitcoin and other coins may see stronger moves as a result.

In May, Tether minted 2 billion USDT over several days. That event was followed by a sharp rise in Bitcoin, which climbed above $111,000 before pulling back slightly. Some believe this new mint could have a similar effect.

For now, the market remains calm, but many expect more price action if the new funds start moving. Tether’s actions have often played a key role in market shifts, so this $1 billion print is likely to draw continued attention.

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