USDT (Tether) in 2025: a complete analysis

1. For storage:

· Liquidity No. 1 — exchanges for any crypto/fiat in seconds.

· Stability (1:1 to USD) — unless, of course, Tether collapses.

· Support everywhere — even in the dirtiest DEX and offshore exchanges.

2. For staking:

· Yield of 5-15% per annum (depends on the platform).

· Minimal volatility risks — unlike BTC/ETH.

· Quick exit — can withdraw at any moment without lock-up periods.

☠️ Risks of USDT

1. For storage:

· Centralization — Tether Ltd can freeze your USDT (has already done so for "problematic" addresses).

· Audit — myth — still no 100% transparency of reserves.

· Regulatory threat — if the USA declares USDT illegal, the rate could collapse in hours.

2. For staking:

· Contract risks — many USDT staking pools have been hacked (for example, $400M in 2023).

· Fraudulent platforms — promise 20% per annum and then disappear.

· Dollar inflation — if USD depreciates, USDT will also drop.

What will happen to USDT in 2025?

✅ Optimistic scenario:

· Tether will maintain its monopoly.

· Regulators will "turn a blind eye".

· Staking will yield 8-10% without issues.

❌ Pessimistic scenario:

· The USA will ban USDT for citizens.

· Crash to $0.80 due to panic.

· Major exchanges will drop the listing.