Tether (USDT) Reportedly Seeks $20 Billion Funding, Valuation Hits $500 Billion!

Jakarta, Pintu News – Stablecoin giant Tether Holdings, the issuer of Tether (USDT), is reportedly exploring a new funding round with a target of up to $20 billion. If realized, this would put Tether’s valuation at around $500 billion, making it one of the most valuable private companies in the world.

Tether Considers Private Placement

According to a Bloomberg report citing close sources, Tether is considering raising between $15 billion-$20 billion (Rp249 trillion-Rp333 trillion) through a private placement scheme. In return, investors will get about 3% stake in the company. Cantor Fitzgerald is said to be acting as lead advisor in this process.

However, other sources cautioned that the final figure could be lower as discussions are still at an early stage. This reflects that while Tether is in a very strong financial position, the decision to raise additional funds will still depend on the dynamics of the crypto market and the interest of institutional investors.

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Compared to OpenAI and Other Global Companies

Tether’s $500 billion valuation puts it in line with some of the top global private companies. In comparison, OpenAI – the developer of ChatGPT – was also rumored to be chasing the same valuation according to a report by The New York Times.

Although Tether is not as popular outside of the crypto world as OpenAI, the company has quietly managed to become one of the most profitable entities in the world. In the second quarter of 2025 alone, Tether posted a net profit of $4.9 billion, bringing its total profit for the year to $5.7 billion. This makes Tether one of the companies with the highest profit-per-employee ratio globally.

Tether USAT’s New CEO Rebuttal

Interestingly, amid the news of this fundraising plan, a different statement came from Tether USAT’s new CEO, Bo Hines. In a conference in Seoul, he emphasized that the company has no plans to raise additional funds. This statement has led to speculation that Tether’s funding strategy may be different for the global market and the US market.

This discrepancy could also reflect the company’s communication strategy, given that major rumors regarding Tether’s valuation have the potential to significantly affect cryptocurrency market sentiment. Until this news was revealed, Tether has not provided an official comment regarding the Bloomberg report.

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Circle Joins the Competition

Tether isn’t the only big player that has managed to pull in jaw-dropping valuations. Earlier this year, Circle Internet Group, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), officially went public and soared more than 160% on its debut day. Its valuation rose from $18 billion ($299 trillion) to nearly $33 billion ($549 trillion).

Circle’s move shows that global investors are increasingly confident in the prospects of stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem. With Tether now potentially breaking half a trillion dollars in valuation, competition between major stablecoin issuers is expected to intensify in the next few years.

Conclusion

The news of Tether’s jumbo funding plan confirms just how big a role the stablecoin is playing in the global cryptocurrency landscape. Although still in the early stages of discussion, these rumors alone are enough to put Tether on par with the most valuable private companies in the world. With its high profitability, stablecoin market dominance, and rumored giant valuation, Tether is solidifying its position as one of the key players in the digital finance revolution.

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Reference:

• Cointelegraph. USDt issuer Tether seeks $20B raise at $500B valuation: Report. Accessed September 29, 2025
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