Kri

1. Never believe anyone's price predictions.
2. Don't "diversify" into other cryptos; none of them are actually decentralized, everything except bitcoin is a shitcoin (yes, really), and it's all gambling. The point of bitcoin is not gambling, but to end modern day slavery (fiat currency).
3. When everyone you know is talking about bitcoin, you're at the top of a bull market. You'll likely be too exuberant to realize it though. It will be obvious in hindsight.
4. Don't "trade some altcoins on the side to get more bitcoin". You are not that smart, and the overwhelming probability is that you will get wrecked.
5. DCA into bitcoin. Ignore your emotions. Don't try to time the market. Just stack what you can every paycheck.
6. Don't be too excited about bitcoin; people will feel like you're scamming them even though you're just trying help.
7. Go to meetups & conferences. Don't be isolated. Bitcoiners are generally very awesome people.
8. When people ask you about how to buy bitcoin, send them to a BITCOIN-ONLY company. Example for why: My cousin bought bitcoin (on Coinbase) during the bull market, then sold it for shiba on the same platform and now she pretty much lost everything. Bitcoin-only companies are the safest option to keep newbies from doing newbie things.
9. Be on #bitcoin    twitter and nostr. Obviously if you're reading this, you're already here...but I didn't get on twitter until 2020 and can tell you that it's a lot less lonely hodling bitcoin when you see a bunch of other people on this platform experiencing the same things you are.
10. Be skeptical of influencers. Even me (I'm not a huge account, but still). Some are good, some are bad. Even if they have good intentions, their judgement can be clouded by bad incentives.
11. Stop trying to convince everyone you know that bitcoin will make everything better (even though it will). Instead, be a good resource for the people who eventually reach out to you about it. Be known as "the bitcoin guy" and let people come to you when they're ready. Have good content prepared for them to read/watch when they do.
That is all. It's been a great ride so far and I'm happy to know you guys.
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Tether entered 2026 as one of the top five largest holders of Bitcoin (BTC).
The issuer of stablecoin USDT purchased 8,888 BTC on Dec. 31, 2025. As of Jan. 1, those reserves were valued between $8.4 billion and $8.5 billion.
The acquisition, worth around $779 million at the time, brought Tether’s disclosed Bitcoin holdings to more than 96,000 BTC.

A growing Bitcoin strategy amid diversification
The purchase aligns with Tether’s broader reserve strategy, which includes Bitcoin as a core asset alongside cash, U.S. Treasuries, and gold. The company supports more than $140 billion worth of USDT tokens in circulation.
Tether has consistently allocated up to 15% of its quarterly profits toward Bitcoin purchases, complementing its investments in physical gold and other reserve assets.
However, the move comes amid renewed scrutiny over Tether’s transparency. In December, S&P Global downgraded the stablecoin’s rating to 5 (weak), “5 (weak)”, the lowest grade on its five-point stablecoin risk scale introduced in 2023. 
The agency cited “persistent gaps in disclosure” and a rising share of “high-risk assets” in Tether’s reserves, which include Bitcoin, gold, corporate bonds, secured loans and other investments.
In response, Tether said it:
“Strongly disagrees with the characterization presented in the report.”

The firm pointed to its history of maintaining full stability and allowing redeemability of USDT while withstanding banking crises, exchange failures, liquidity shocks, and extreme market swings.
Tether has also been quietly accumulating physical gold as part of its diversified reserve strategy. As of the third quarter of 2025, Tether holds about 116 metric tons of physical gold, with a market value in the low-double-digit billions of dollars. This accumulation places it ahead of almost all private entities and rival investment funds, making it the largest non-sovereign (private) gold holder in the world, even compared with gold ETFs and private investors.
Shutting down mining operations in Uruguay
The Bitcoin acquisition comes a month after Tether shut down its Bitcoin mining operations in Latin America.
In November, Tether announced it would shutter its Bitcoin mining operations in Uruguay after failing to secure favorable energy pricing. The company had previously touted plans to use renewable energy sources for mining in the region.
Despite the closure, Tether’s on-chain activity and reserves show continued growth and reinvestment in Bitcoin and gold, reinforcing its diversification efforts.
Arthur Hayes questions Tether’s risk profile
Billionaire and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes recently reignited debate around Tether’s balance sheet exposure.
In a Nov. 30 post on X, Hayes claimed Tether was “in the early innings of running a massive interest rate trade,” warning that its Bitcoin and gold exposure could be vulnerable if global interest rates fall.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino defended Tether’s position, citing details from its third-quarter attestation report that showed roughly $7 billion in excess reserves and nearly $30 billion in group equity. 
The company reported $184.5 billion in stablecoin reserves against $215 billion in total assets, including around $23 billion in retained earnings and approximately $500 million in monthly profit from U.S. Treasury holdings.
At press time, Bitcoin was trading at $87,847.04.