Tether's downfall would hit Bitcoin way harder than FTX ever did. This isn’t just FUD, it’s legit concern for those who pay attention.
Tether's Collapse: Bigger Threat to Bitcoin than FTX?
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Totally agree with that. If they want to self-destruct, let them. There are other stablecoins out there that are better managed.
Tether's been dodgy for ages. Not sure if this is the worst it's been. Will it crash? Who knows. But if it does, it will definitely impact Bitcoin.
Interesting point. With over 200 stablecoins, Tether is king. If it fails, it could shake the whole trust in stablecoins for a long time.
I see your point, but let’s be real. FTX was just one player. Tether is like the backbone of the market. If it collapses, liquidity will vanish and panic will ensue.
Still seems like FUD to me. Tether has been doing fine for years. They aren’t publicly traded, so why should they let anyone audit them? Bitcoin will be fine.
If I was running a stablecoin, I’d get audited ASAP. It builds trust. Tether looks shady for not doing it. An audit could clear up a lot.
I actually think Tether crashing might be good for Bitcoin. People would ditch USDT for Bitcoin. It used to be the go-to for trading altcoins, now it’s Tether.
Not sure about that. When people panic, they sell everything. Tether's collapse would probably drag Bitcoin down pretty hard.
viper_2018Member
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#10Jun 11, 2021, 04:22 AM
Yeah, I remember the Tether hack back in 2017. Bitcoin shot up after that. So maybe it's possible it could rebound again.
Bitcoin isn’t really the focus here. Tether could definitely shake things up again, but that doesn’t mean Bitcoin is doomed.
I think everyone would get wrecked if Tether collapsed. But the market would eventually adjust. It's just how crypto rolls.
orbit_matrixMember
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#13Jun 11, 2021, 11:37 AM
If USDT collapses, it’ll definitely cause a Bitcoin drop. But crypto bounces back, that’s just how it works.
Accepting stablecoins means accepting risk. If they fail, we pay the price. I don’t trust them, so I don’t use them.
You never know when Tether might fail. They could be lying about their backing. I don’t hold stablecoins either, too risky.
People are too obsessed with FUD. Tether has survived worse accusations and keeps going strong.
swiftorbitNewbie
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#17Jun 11, 2021, 07:45 PM
I get why an audit would help. It would clear the air and stop speculation. Just wish it would happen already.
Yeah, it would hurt the market big time if Tether went down. But they’re printing money; they won't let it happen.
Are you sure? They might not be as stable as they claim. If trust breaks, it’s all over.
If people lose trust in Tether, they’ll panic-sell USDT. That would mess with the entire market.