Arthur Hayes Sounds the Alarm on Tether’s Stability Concerns

Tether Stability Defended as USDT FUD is Disputed by Experts

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes recently sparked debate by questioning Tether’s stability. Hayes suggested that the popular stablecoin USDT could face liquidity issues, implying that its publicly disclosed reserves might not fully cover circulating tokens. His comments caused a stir in the crypto community, leading some investors to question Tether’s long-term solvency. Stablecoins like USDT are designed to maintain a 1:1 value with the US dollar…

A 30% drop in Bitcoin could make Tether ‘insolvent,’ warns Arthur Hayes

Tether's $181B in assets surpassed its USDT libalities of $174B, but short on the liquidity front.

Better Than Fractal Banking Reserves': Bitwise CEO Defends Tether Business Model

Key Insights Bitwise CEO defends Tether, calling its business model more secure than fractional banking reserves. Analysts highlight Tether’s corporate assets and $120 billion Treasury holdings as stability factors. USDT remains the largest stablecoin with a $184.6 billion market cap and high daily trading volume. Tether’s business model came under new scrutiny this week after Arthur Hayes warned of solvency risks. This prompted strong reaction…

Hayes flags solvency risk in Tether’s BTC and gold strategy

Arthur Hayes warned that Tether is running a risky interest rate trade that could threaten USDT solvency if markets move against the stablecoin issuer. The BitMEX co-founder analyzed Tether’s latest attestation report and noted that a 30% decline in the…

Tether's Reserve Strategy Sparks Solvency Concerns

Arthur Hayes warns of Tether's reserve risks due to Bitcoin and gold exposure.

Arthur Hayes Flags High Downside Risk in Tether’s Shift Toward Bitcoin and Gold Reserves

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said Tether is preparing for a coming Federal Reserve rate-cut cycle by shifting more reserves into Bitcoin and gold. He pointed to the firm’s latest attestation, which shows a reduced focus on Treasury-driven returns and a stronger tilt toward alternative assets that may gain in a lower-rate environment. Hayes Warns of The post Arthur Hayes Flags High Downside Risk in Tether’s Shift Toward Bitcoin and Gold Reserve…