Tether (USDT) has emerged as a significant player, with a recent development catching the attention of market observers. While Bitcoin and Ethereum have witnessed a steady movement of their respective supplies off exchanges following ETF approvals, Tether has seen a notable reversal, with nearly 4% of its available supply returning to exchanges within a span of just five weeks.
Data provided by Santiment suggests that this increase in Tether’s buying power could have implications for the mid-term bull cycle, which commenced back in October. With just 79 days remaining until the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving, estimated to occur on April 18th, market analysts are speculating that the positive momentum may continue, further fueling the ongoing cryptocurrency rally.
Tether Mints $1 Billion Worth of Tokens
Simultaneously, the cryptocurrency market experienced a fresh influx of capital as the company minted a staggering $1 billion worth of tokens on a Monday. This move comes on the heels of its resurgence from recent lows, signaling a potential continuation of the positive trend as the new week unfolds.
Whale Alert, a cryptocurrency tracking platform, reported the minting of 1,000,000,000 USDT (equivalent to 999,867,499 USD). According to Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, this massive token issuance is intended for inventory replenishment on the Tron Network. This transaction is authorized but not issued, indicating that the amount will be utilized as inventory for upcoming issuance requests and chain swaps.
Ardoino also emphasized that this recent token issuance is part of a broader trend that has seen Tether start the new year with the same strength it exhibited at the close of the previous year. Since the beginning of 2023, its market capitalization has surged by nearly 50%, climbing from $62 billion to an impressive $96.04 billion.
However, the resurgence of Tether on exchanges and its substantial token issuance signal a renewed and bullish sentiment. With the Bitcoin halving on the horizon and Tether playing a pivotal role in capital inflows, market participants are poised for what could be an eventful few months in the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies.
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