Tether’s USDT Payment Stats Show the Real State of Crypto Adoption in 2025

Tether's Bitcoin reserves, USDT, Tether's USDT, Tether. Photo by BeInCrypto Tether’s USDT processed $156 billion in payments of $1,000 or less in 2025, according to figures shared today by CEO Paolo Ardoino, based on Chainalysis and Artemis data.  The number highlights a side of crypto adoption often missed by price charts and ETF flows – everyday transactional use. USDT is Being Used as a Substitute for Banks and Cash Small-value transfers now represent a meaningful share of USDT activity. The data show ...