Tether Plans $20 Billion Fundraising – Jumping to $500 Billion Valuation!
Tether is planning a $20 billion fundraising round to expand into AI and energy, with a valuation of $500 billion.

Tether Plans $20 Billion Fundraising – Jumping to $500 Billion Valuation!
On October 6, 2025, Tether, the issuer of the widely used stablecoin USDT, is planning an impressive fundraising round of up to $20 billion. This round is seeking a valuation of $500 billion. Loud Crypto.News The funds should flow into the areas of artificial intelligence, energy and US markets.
USDT's market capitalization is currently $172 billion, significantly surpassing that of USDC, which stands at $74 billion. CEO Paolo Ardoino confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that the company is actively working on a capital increase.
Fundraising round details
Tether is in discussions with a select group of investors, as recently reported by CNBC. The fundraising round involves the issuance of new shares and does not involve the sale of existing shares. If executed successfully, Tether could become one of the most valuable private companies in the world, in a league with SpaceX and OpenAI.
The company is advised by Cantor Fitzgerald and some investors have already been given access to a data room for due diligence. The fundraising round is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Financial success story
In the second quarter of 2025, Tether recorded a net profit of $4.9 billion. The company's reserves stand at $162.5 billion, while liabilities stand at $157.1 billion. These positive financial results could be an attractive basis for the planned capital increase.
Additionally, Tether recently appointed a CEO for its US subsidiary and unveiled the new dollar-based stablecoin USAT, which will be regulated under the GENIUS Act. The company also plans to invest a portion of its profits into Bitcoin (BTC) to diversify more broadly and potentially also emphasize the transparency of its reserves.
Although the plans for the capital increase promise a lot of potential, the high valuation of $500 billion will also reignite discussions about the transparency of Tether's reserves. Observers and investors will be paying close attention to how the company addresses these challenges and executes its strategy in a rapidly changing market.