Metals & Macro Liquidity

Tether published its Q1 2026 attestation on Friday, posting $1.04 billion in net profit with excess reserves reaching a record $8.23 billion, according to an independent audit by BDO. The stablecoin issuer's total assets stood at $191.7 billion as of March 31, with liabilities of $183.5 billion, pri

US-based investment company Ark Invest has projected that Bitcoin's total market capitalization could reach $16 trillion by 2030, according to the company's annual "Big Ideas" report. This represents more than a tenfold increase from the current level of approximately $1.5 trillion. The report, prep

Iran notifies Gulf countries of its position on ending the war; oil prices plunge sharply, Bitcoin and gold jump in the short term, and U.S. stocks set fresh highs again. This article provides an in-depth breakdown of how geopolitical risk mitigation mechanisms transmit across different asset classes.

Tether releases Q1 BDO attestation report: net profit of about $1.04 billion; excess reserves of $8.23 billion hit a new high, with a buffer that can absorb shocks. Its U.S. Treasury holdings of $141 billion provide more stable coupon income, driving profits; meanwhile it holds about $20 billion in gold and $7 billion in Bitcoin. The circulating supply of USDT is about $183 billion, flat; profits are highly affected by high interest rates, and rate cuts will reduce them. It is rumored to be in talks for a new round of financing of $15–$20 billion, valuing it at about $500 billion, which could make it one of the world’s highest-valued private crypto companies.

According to ChainCatcher, intraday on May 1, Brent crude rose approximately 4% to around $108 per barrel as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) weakened 0.35%. Meanwhile, spot silver surged 4% to $76.67 per ounce, according to Gate's market

According to its quarterly report, Tether Holdings SA purchased more than six tons of gold in the first three months of 2026, bringing its total bullion reserves to $19.8 billion at the end of March. The reserves equate to approximately 132 tons of gold based on spot prices, making Tether the

According to PRNewswire, Aurelion, the Nasdaq-listed vault company behind Tether Gold, released its Q2 2026 financial results on May 1, disclosing holdings of 33,318 XAUT tokens valued at $116.4 million as of March 31, 2026. Net asset value per share stood at $3.16. The company has committed to

According to Businesswire, on May 1, Nasdaq-listed Datavault AI announced a strategic partnership with King Mining Capital to launch GoldVault, a gold tokenization plan exceeding $150 million. Under the agreement, Datavault AI will acquire a 5% equity stake in King Mining Capital and an

Turkey's central bank resumed gold purchases in April 2026 after sustained sales in March, buying 36 tonnes in the first two weeks of the month to bolster reserves and support the lira amid regional conflict. According to data released on April 25, the central bank's gold holdings increased

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XPTUSD (Platinum) has surged by 6% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

According to PRNewswire, Nasdaq-listed Aurelion, the custodian for Tether Gold, disclosed in its Q2 2026 financial report as of March 31 that it holds 33,318 XAUT tokens with a net asset value of $116.4 million, corresponding to a per-share NAV of $3.16. The company also committed to

According to Citigroup, the bank maintains its gold price targets unchanged over the next 6-12 months amid Middle East geopolitical uncertainty. Citigroup set a near-term target of $4,300 for the next 0-3 months and $5,000 for the 6-12 month horizon, citing continued near-term selling pressure in go

According to ChainCatcher citing Gate trading data, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) declined over 10 points intraday to 98.53. Spot gold rose $100 to $4,643.77 per ounce, up 2.21% on the day.

According to an announcement by the People's Bank of China and China Customs on April 30, the two agencies have streamlined the import-export permit system for gold and gold products. Frequent traders can now obtain multi-batch permits valid for 9 months from issuance, allowing multiple customs

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XPTUSD (Platinum) has surged by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

According to Citigroup, the bank maintains its gold price target of $5,000 for the 6-12 month period, while keeping the 0-3 month target at $4,300. The bank cited persistent near-term selling pressure on gold due to Middle East uncertainties.

According to CoinGlass, gold (XAUT) fell 0.74% to $4,557.48 on April 30. Gate's spot trading volume reached $14.59 million, ranking second globally out of $56.67 million in total 24-hour volume.

According to CME Group, crude oil, U.S. Treasuries, and gold surged in volatility on April 29, reflecting a cross-asset contagion pattern. The CME CVOL index showed crude oil and U.S. Treasury 30-day implied volatility rising sharply, while Treasury convexity has climbed since late 2025, signaling m