Tether reaches a capitalization of 150 billion dollars

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Tether reaches a new milestone with a market capitalization of 150 billion dollars. This historic milestone illustrates the growing dominance of USDT in the stablecoin universe and confirms its central role in the crypto ecosystem. Breakdown of the economic, technological, and regulatory challenges of this dizzying rise.

In summary

Tether reaches 150 billion $ in capitalization, reinforcing its dominance with 61% of the global stablecoin market.

USDT stands out as a reference asset, with increasing adoption, especially through 30 million active wallets.

Stablecoins are attracting the interest of tech giants like Meta, while posing significant regulatory challenges.

Tether surpasses 150 billion dollars: sustained growth

On May 12, 2025, Tether broke a symbolic threshold with a market capitalization exceeding 150 billion dollars. This 36% increase in one year reflects growing confidence from crypto users and institutions in stablecoins as a liquidity solution. The number of active wallets jumped from 19.6 to 30 million in one year, confirming the entrenchment of USDT in daily use.