S&P Downgrades Tether’s USDT to Weakest Stability Rating Amid Bitcoin Exposure Risks
S&P Global Ratings downgrades Tether’s USDT stability assessment to 5, the weakest score on its 1-7 scale.
The move stems from increased holdings in volatile assets like bitcoin, now comprising 24% of reserves, up from 17% a year ago.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino dismisses the rating as outdated, emphasizing USDT’s overcapitalization and $10B+ profits in 2025.
Community reaction mixes concern over depegging risks with defense of Tether’s track…
Bitcoin Rebounds 12% to $91,000 Amid Mixed Economic Signals and Rate Cut Hopes
Quick Take
Bitcoin Recovery: BTC climbs 12% from last week’s $80,000 bottom, trading near $91,000 as of November 29, 2025.
Macro Drivers: Rising odds of a December Fed rate cut bolster sentiment, countering mixed U.S. labor and growth signals.
Market Caution: Analysts warn of potential resistance at $93,000–$96,000, with broader risks from deflationary pressures.
Bitcoin has staged a notable rebound, gaining approximately 12% from its recent…
