Tether price

The price of Tether is determined by its peg to the US dollar. Tether operates as a stablecoin aiming to maintain a value of approximately $1.

Tether Limited is the company that introduced Tether (USD₮ or USDT), an asset-backed cryptocurrency stablecoin, in 2014. It is owned by the Hong Kong-based company iFinex Inc.

Each token backed by an equivalent number of US dollars held in reserve. This backing ensures stability and allows users to exchange Tether for US dollars at a 1:1 ratio.

Market dynamics and demand can cause minor fluctuations, but the Tether Treasury’s commitment to the peg serves as the primary mechanism for establishing and stabilising the price of Tether.

Tether maintains a 1:1 peg with the US dollar through three key mechanisms:

• Tether Limited claims to hold enough US dollar reserves to back each Tether token in circulation ensuring that it can be redeemed for its equivalent value.
• Tether tokens are created or burned based on user deposits or redemptions of US dollars, adjusting the token supply to match market demand.
• Market participants can take advantage of price deviations through arbitrage, buying Tether at a lower price and redeeming it for US dollars which stabilises the price around $1.

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Tether is a valuable cryptocurrency since:

• It is stable as it is designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the US dollar.
• It is widely accepted and traded across various cryptocurrency exchanges ensuring high liquidity.
• It provides a bridge between traditional fiat currencies and the cryptocurrency market, facilitating easy transactions.
• It has lower volatility.