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Tether USD
USDT
$1.00
$0.00005097(+0.01%)Today
Market cap
156.77B
Total volume (24h)
48.32B
Volume / Market cap
0.3082
Circulating supply
156.69B
Day range (24h)
$1.00$1.00
All-time low
$0.57
All-time high
$1.32
About Tether USD (USDT)
Tether, aka USDT, is a fiat-backed stablecoin designed to maintain a value of 1 USD. USDT offers a way to transact and store value in a stable digital currency. Stablecoins are usually pegged to a traditional asset like the U.S. dollar or the Euro. Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin or Ethereum, can change in price significantly. However a stablecoin aims to stay affixed in value. One stablecoin typically equals one unit of the asset it represents. For example, $1 USD equals 1 USDC.Many stablecoins achieve price stability by being backed by reserves, such as cash or short-term government bonds, or by using algorithms to balance supply and demand. This makes them useful for sending money, trading, or participating in DeFi protocols without worrying about large fluctuations in value. Stablecoins are widely used for payments, savings, and as a bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).You can use USDT to trade and transact digital currencies, as well as participate in blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Solana, and more. USDT is an ERC-20 (and multi-chain compatible) token that is said to be fully backed by reserves, including cash and cash equivalents. Tether claims that USDT is fully backed by reserves, which may include cash, cash equivalents, and other assets. This means that for every 1 USDT issued, Tether asserts that it holds $1 USD or an equivalent asset in reserve. Unlike cryptocurrencies that use mining or staking to validate transactions, USDT is issued by approved entities who manage its reserves.
USDT is beneficial to crypto networks because it increases accessibility, liquidity, and interoperability. With USDT, users can transact with a price-stable asset across multiple blockchain ecosystems. You can redeem your USDT for U.S. dollars at any time through approved partners.Today, USDT is one of the world’s largest and most widely used stablecoins, trusted for payments, trading, DeFi, and more.Price history
| Today (June 25, 2025) | $1.00 | +0.01% |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hours ago (June 24, 2025) | $1.00 | +0.01% |
| 1 week ago (June 18, 2025) | $1.00 | +0.05% |
| 1 month ago (May 26, 2025) | $1.00 | +0.02% |
| 1 year ago (June 25, 2024) | $1.00 | +0.11% |
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Is USDT the same as the U.S. dollar?
USDT is a tokenized form of the U.S. dollar designed for use on blockchain networks. Each USDT is intended to be backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars or equivalent assets held in reserve by Tether. Crypto custodians securely hold and manage digital assets on behalf of users or companies. There are three different types of crypto custodians: centralized custodians, decentralized custodians, and hybrid custodians.
How do I buy Tether (USDT)?
Buying Tether (USDT) in MetaMask wallet is speedy, simple, and safe. You can buy Tether (USDT) tokens directly in MetaMask using payment methods like a credit card, debit card, bank account, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal. Select from thousands of your favorite tokens to buy on over 15 networks including Ethereum, Solana, Linea, Base, and more. Buying USDT in MetaMask eliminates the need for centralized exchanges, unnecessary steps, and excess fees.
What is Tether (USDT) price history?
Tether (USDT) was launched in 2014. Today, June 25, 2025, the price of Tether (USDT) is generally $1.00. The all-time high of Tether (USDT) is $1.32. The all-time low of Tether (USDT) is $0.57. USDT’s market capitalization is $156,770,760,565.00.
What is Tether (USDT) price today?
Today, June 25, 2025, the price of Tether (USDT) is $1.00.
What is Tether (USDT) all-time high?
The all-time high of Tether (USDT) is $1.32.
What is Tether (USDT) all-time low?
The all-time low of Tether (USDT) is $0.57.
How do I sell Tether (USDT)?
MetaMask makes it easy to sell USDT and turn your crypto into cash. You can exchange from MetaMask wallet directly to your debit card, credit card, PayPal, or bank account. By removing unnecessary steps and cutting excess fees, offramping your digital assets is fast and simple.
How do I swap Tether (USDT)?
Swapping USDT is simple and cost-effective with MetaMask. Choose from thousands of your favorite tokens across ten networks including Ethereum, Solana, Linea, Base, and Arbitrum. MetaMask Swaps also include gas fees right in your quotes, making swapping crypto as smooth as can be.
How do I bridge Tether (USDT)?
Bridging crypto across chains allows you to move tokens from one network to another. With MetaMask, bridging USDT is easy, secure, and cost-effective. Our aggregator finds the most efficient routes to move your digital assets from one chain to another. And with cross-chain swapping, bridging and swapping can take place at the same time in a single transaction. Meaning: instead of bridging one token from chain A and wrapping or unwrapping it on chain B, you can swap one token from chain A to a second token on chain B, all in one move.
What can you do with Tether (USDT)?
With USDT, you can send and receive stable-value digital dollars across supported blockchains, trade against other cryptocurrencies, participate in DeFi protocols, pay for goods and services, and easily move value between exchanges, wallets, and different networks. USDT can be used for payments, savings, trading, and as a stable means of participating in decentralized apps (dapps).
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