Reports are circulating that Tether is gaining stronger presence in the U.S. Treasury bond market. According to Tether USA’s CEO, who revealed this at Bitcoin Investor Week, they appear to be aiming to become one of the top 10 holders of U.S. Treasury bonds by 2026.

This is a fairly ambitious goal in itself, but when you look at the figures behind it, it feels realistic. Tether currently has nearly $190 billion in USDT in circulation, and more than 83% of that is allocated to U.S. Treasury bonds. Just that already puts it in the top 20 in the world in terms of government bond holdings. In other words, Tether’s position as a top holder is already starting to take shape.

Even more interesting is that USDT users are growing at a pace of 30 million per quarter. With the addition of newly introduced dollar-denominated stablecoins that comply with the GENIUS Act, demand for bond purchases could accelerate even further.

This isn’t just a corporate growth strategy—it’s also a signal of how the crypto asset industry is being integrated into the traditional financial system. As Tether boosts its presence in the U.S. Treasury bond market, it could also help improve the credibility of stablecoins, which would likely have major significance for the industry as a whole.