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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 establishes itself as a benchmark asset, with growing adoption, especially through 30 million active wallets.
Stablecoins are attracting the interest of tech giants like Meta, while also 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 a 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 a year, confirming the deep-rooted presence of USDT in daily use.
This dynamic is driven by the persistent volatility of crypto markets, leading actors to seek stable digital assets, further facilitating cross-border transfers and trading on decentralized platforms.