Core Insights - Tether Holdings has become one of the largest private gold holders globally, with plans to prioritize gold over Bitcoin [2][3] Group 1: Gold Accumulation - Tether has accumulated approximately 140 tons of gold, valued at around $24 billion, stored in a high-security former nuclear bunker in Switzerland [2] - Over the past year, Tether purchased more than 70 tons of gold, acquiring one to two tons per week [2][4] Group 2: Funding and Strategy - The gold purchases are financed by profits from USDT, serving as reserves and backing for Tether's gold-backed token, XAUT [3] - Tether aims to actively trade bullion and has hired senior traders from HSBC to compete with major bullion banks [4] Group 3: Market Impact and Projections - Analysts note that Tether has contributed to gold's 65% rally in 2025, although it is not a dominant player [5] - Tether projects that the circulation of tokenized gold (XAUT) could reach between $5 billion and $10 billion, potentially serving as a gold-backed alternative to the U.S. dollar [6]