Tether Gold XAUt Surpasses $800 Million Market Cap

Tether Gold’s market cap has soared above $800 million. This surge reflects a growing institutional appetite for tokenized gold, underscoring its importance. The token represents a digital counterpart to physical bullion, backed by 7.66 tons of gold.

Institutional players and central banks are increasingly attracted to the stability of bullion. Tether’s XAUt offers a tokenized solution for investors seeking a digital gold asset, now tradable across multiple exchanges including Bybit and KuCoin.

Central Banks Fuel XAUt’s Historic Rise

The ascent of XAUt aligns with central banks’ historic gold buying spree. This trend indicates confidence in digital gold as a reserve asset. Institutional demand has bolstered XAUt’s liquidity, further establishing its market presence.

Expert analyses predict sustained demand for tokenized gold amid global economic uncertainties. Historical trends show gold’s resilience compared to Bitcoin, currently outperforming it with a 33% rise over 2025. Regulatory support through SEC approvals will likely enhance market adoption.

Gold Outpaces Bitcoin as Safe Haven

Historically, gold has been a trusted safe haven, a narrative Bitcoin tried to capture as “digital gold.” Current trends see gold outpacing BTC, highlighting gold’s established reliability. The BTC-XAU ratio reflects this shift, favoring gold in recent cycles.

“Bitcoin is evolving from digital gold to productive capital as BTC now earns native yield, while holders maintain custody and decentralization.” — Armando Aguilar, Head of Capital Formation, TeraHash

Armando Aguilar from TeraHash points to an evolving “productive capital” role for BTC, contrasting with gold’s continued reserve prominence. Aguilar notes a $7 billion shift towards on-chain BTC yield, indicating a transformation in crypto capital deployment. Jack Mallers discusses Bitcoin’s future implications.