Tether USDt
USDT#3| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.00% | -0.02% | -0.01% | +0.02% | -0.13% |
About Tether USDt
Tether is not designed to behave like Bitcoin, Ethereum, or most speculative crypto assets. USDT is a stablecoin, built to track the value of the U.S. dollar and give crypto users a liquid digital dollar inside the market. Its importance comes from how widely it is used in trading pairs, exchange liquidity, DeFi activity, and transfers between platforms.
For many traders, USDT functions as the base currency of the crypto market. Instead of moving in and out of traditional banking rails for every trade, users can hold value in Tether while moving quickly between Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins, and other digital assets. This has made USDT one of the most heavily used cryptocurrencies by trading volume.
The main reason people follow Tether is not because they expect large price swings. They follow it because stablecoins are a critical part of crypto infrastructure. USDT helps define liquidity, market access, and dollar-denominated trading across the global digital asset economy.
Tether USDt Price History
Tether USDt (USDT) reached its all-time high of $1.32 on July 23, 2018, and trades 24.3% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $0.572521 on March 1, 2015, and the price has since risen 74% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $0.99848 | $1.0004 | $0.997815 | $0.998936 | +0.05% |
| 2025 | $0.997997 | $1.0016 | $0.997859 | $0.998855 | +0.09% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | $1.002 | $0.998081 | $0.998081 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | $0.9998 | $1.009 | $0.9987 | $0.9999 | +0.01% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | $1.002 | $0.994 | $0.9993 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | $1.002 | $1.004 | $0.9954 | $0.9997 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | $0.9986 | $1.026 | $0.9975 | $1.002 | +0.34% |
| 2019 | $1.022 | $1.028 | $0.9907 | $0.9987 | -2.28% |
| 2018 | $1.003 | $1.035 | $0.9705 | $1.012 | +0.90% |
| 2017 | $1.014 | $1.80 | $0.751 | $1.008 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | $1.15 | $2.00 | $0.0999 | $1.014 | -11.83% |
| 2015 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $0.96 | $1.15 | +15.00% |
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Tether USDt News
Russia picks Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for public trading as retail faces $58,000 cap - CryptoSlate
Russia picks Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT for public trading as retail faces $58,000 cap CryptoSlate
Tether’s USDT Supply Shrinks by $4B in 60 Days as Crypto Demand Cools - Cryptonews.net
Tether’s USDT Supply Shrinks by $4B in 60 Days as Crypto Demand Cools Cryptonews.net
Russian Limits Retail Crypto to Bitcoin, Ether and Tether - PYMNTS.com
Russian Limits Retail Crypto to Bitcoin, Ether and Tether PYMNTS.com
Tether's USDT Flips Ethereum For First Time In 8 Years, Then Slips Back - Yellow.com
Tether's USDT Flips Ethereum For First Time In 8 Years, Then Slips Back Yellow.com
Tether’s USDT supply drops $4B in 60 days, sign... - Pluang
Tether’s USDT supply drops $4B in 60 days, sign... Pluang
Kraken Won't Delist USDT Despite Potential EU Stablecoin Ban - Yellow.com
Kraken Won't Delist USDT Despite Potential EU Stablecoin Ban Yellow.com
USDT Loses Its Last EU Foothold As MiCA Deadline Hits July 1 - Yellow.com
USDT Loses Its Last EU Foothold As MiCA Deadline Hits July 1 Yellow.com
USDT Briefly Dethrones Ethereum As Crypto’s No. 2 Asset - Yellow.com
USDT Briefly Dethrones Ethereum As Crypto’s No. 2 Asset Yellow.com
Tether Freezes $544M In Turkish Betting Probe Amid Growing Law Enforcement Role - Yellow.com
Tether Freezes $544M In Turkish Betting Probe Amid Growing Law Enforcement Role Yellow.com
Half A Billion In USDT Frozen: Tether's Compliance Push Picks Up Speed - Yellow.com
Half A Billion In USDT Frozen: Tether's Compliance Push Picks Up Speed Yellow.com
Tether USDt FAQ
What is Tether USDt (USDT)?
Tether USDt (USDT) is a cryptocurrency stablecoin that operates on the Ethereum blockchain. It is designed to maintain a value of one US dollar per token, providing price stability relative to traditional cryptocurrencies. Each USDT is intended to be backed by reserves, making it a widely used bridge between fiat currencies and digital asset markets.
How does Tether USDt work?
Tether USDt operates on the Ethereum network as an ERC-20 token. The project aims to keep the token's price stable at $1.00 by holding reserve assets that correspond to the number of tokens in circulation. When users buy or redeem USDT, the supply adjusts accordingly, helping maintain the peg. Transactions are recorded on Ethereum's blockchain.
What is USDT used for?
USDT is used as a stable medium of exchange in cryptocurrency trading, allowing users to hold value without exposure to volatile price swings. It is commonly used for trading pairs on exchanges, transferring funds between platforms, and as a safe haven during market downturns. Its stability makes it a practical tool for payments and remittances in the digital asset ecosystem.
How does Tether USDt differ from other stablecoins?
Tether USDt is one of the earliest stablecoins, launched in 2014. Unlike algorithmic stablecoins that rely on complex supply adjustments, USDT is designed to be collateralized by reserve assets. It operates on Ethereum as an ERC-20 token, whereas some competitors are native to other blockchains or use different collateral models. This long track record sets it apart from newer entrants.
What is the current price of Tether USDt?
Tether USDt is currently priced at $0.9989, down 0.02% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #3 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, USDT is down 0.01%.
What is Tether USDt's market cap?
Tether USDt has a market capitalization of $182.98B. The 24-hour trading volume is $45.12B, reflecting the total value of USDT traded across all exchanges in the last day.
How many Tether USDt coins are in circulation?
There are currently 183.18B USDT in circulation. The total supply is 188.34B USDT.
