Tether (USDT) Supply Increase May Signal Expanding Stablecoin Role After BitMart Event and CeDeFi Uptake

  • USDT supply at ~181.4B: largest stablecoin by market share.

  • Recent mintings added over $4.5B to meet institutional and trading demand.

  • Stablecoin sector surpassed $300B total supply by mid‑2025; Ethereum hosts ~69% of new issuances (DeFiLlama).

USDT supply reaches $181.4B in 2025, confirming Tether’s market dominance—read the latest supply data and implications for trading and DeFi.

BitMart’s $1M event boosts trading while USDT growth and new CeDeFi tools show stablecoins’ expanding role in global crypto.

What is USDT supply doing in 2025?

USDT supply has increased to about $181.406 billion in circulation in 2025, reflecting fresh mintings exceeding $4.5 billion to satisfy rising demand from institutions and on‑chain traders. This expansion reinforces Tether’s position as the largest stablecoin and a primary source of liquidity across centralized and decentralized venues.

How does USDT’s growth compare with other stablecoins?

DeFiLlama data places USDT at roughly 60% market share, while Circle’s USDC holds about 24.6% with a supply near $75.7 billion. Centralized stablecoins (USDT and USDC) account for roughly 90% of the market. Ethereum continues to host the majority of new issuance, around 69%, highlighting network effects in settlement and DeFi use.

Stablecoins Overview - Defilama

Source: DeFiLlama

The jump in USDT supply reflects two concurrent trends: expanding institutional usage for custody and settlement, and sustained demand from on‑chain liquidity providers and traders. Updated on‑chain transfer data for 2025 show record throughput across stablecoins, signalling that market participants increasingly prefer dollar‑pegged tokens for cross‑border settlement and DeFi operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much USDT is in circulation right now?

As of the latest DeFiLlama figures, USDT supply stands at approximately $181.406 billion. Recent mintings in 2025 added over $4.5 billion to circulation to meet institutional and exchange liquidity needs, keeping USDT the largest stablecoin by supply and market share.

Why are institutions minting more USDT?

Institutions increase USDT issuance to facilitate on‑chain trading, settlement, and treasury management with a dollar‑pegged asset. USDT provides deep liquidity across exchanges and DeFi protocols, helping reduce slippage and speeding cross‑border transfers compared with traditional banking rails.

Key Takeaways

  • Dominant supply: USDT at ~181.4B, comprising the largest share of stablecoin market.
  • Drivers of growth: Institutional adoption, exchange liquidity needs, and DeFi settlement.
  • Market implications: Increased stablecoin supply supports trading volumes and cross‑border payments while amplifying the need for transparent reserves and regulatory clarity.

Stablecoin supply across the market passed $300 billion by mid‑2025, with projections pointing to continued expansion as DeFi and cross‑border use cases grow. Q3 2025 transfer volumes reached record levels, and automated CeDeFi tools are further integrating regulated compliance with programmable settlement. An analyst at COINOTAG notes: “Stablecoins are maturing into core infrastructure for global crypto settlement and liquidity.”

Also Read: Mastercard, Chainlink Use CCIP to Bring Payments Onchain

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Conclusion

The rise in USDT supply to about $181.4 billion in 2025 confirms Tether’s central role in crypto liquidity and cross‑border settlement. With centralized stablecoins dominating issuance and Ethereum capturing most new mintings, market participants should monitor reserve disclosures, regulatory developments, and on‑chain transfer trends. COINOTAG will continue tracking supply dynamics and market impacts as the sector evolves.

Author: COINOTAG | Published: 2025-10-15 | Updated: 2025-10-16

Sources (plain text): DeFiLlama; COINOTAG analysis; on‑chain transfer volume reports (Q3 2025).

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