XAUT
Tether Gold
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Commodity Backed
XAU
Tether Gold (XAUT) is a commodity-backed stablecoin representing one troy ounce of gold, stored in Swiss vaults.
Key Data
| Backing | Each XAUT token is backed 1:1 by physical gold. |
| Reserve Reporting | Tether releases attestation reports periodically, with notable reports in April 2025 and January 2026. |
| Redemption | Direct redemption for physical gold or USD equivalent through Tether requires a verified (KYC-completed) Tether account. |
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Peg Currency | XAU |
| Launched | 2020 |
Supported Networks
Use Cases
TradingStore Of Value
Tether Gold (XAUT) is a stablecoin issued by Tether, launched in 2020, and backed by physical gold.
Each XAUT token represents one troy ounce of London Good Delivery gold, stored securely in Swiss vaults.
As of December 31, 2025, Tether holds 520,089.350 fine troy ounces of gold, backing an equivalent number of XAUT tokens.
Recent Activity
- 2026-06-18AdoptionLedn adds Tether Gold as loan collateral, expanding Bitcoin-backed lending model
- 2026-05-05AdoptionTether Gold tops $3.3B as demand for bullion-backed tokens rises
Profile compiled from issuer disclosures, regulatory filings, press releases, and financial media. Market and on-chain data sourced directly or via third-party providers. See methodology.