Tether Supply

Definition ∞ Tether supply refers to the total circulating quantity of USDT, a stablecoin pegged to the United States dollar, issued by Tether Limited. This supply represents the amount of digital collateralized currency available for trading and liquidity provision across various cryptocurrency exchanges and decentralized finance protocols. The expansion or contraction of Tether supply can significantly influence market dynamics. It acts as a key liquidity indicator.
Context ∞ The growth or reduction of Tether supply is closely monitored in cryptocurrency news as it often correlates with capital flows into and out of the broader digital asset market. An increasing supply can suggest new capital entering the ecosystem, potentially signaling future buying pressure for other cryptocurrencies. Conversely, a shrinking supply might indicate capital withdrawals or a shift to other stablecoins.