Tether's Collapse: Bigger Threat to Bitcoin than FTX?

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W1ldLordSenior Member
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#1Jun 6, 2021, 08:03 AM
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.
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0xNodeMember
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#2Jun 8, 2021, 02:31 AM
Totally agree with that. If they want to self-destruct, let them. There are other stablecoins out there that are better managed.
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0xGasMember
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#3Jun 8, 2021, 03:14 AM
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.
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0xGuruNewbie
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#4Jun 8, 2021, 05:33 AM
Interesting point. With over 200 stablecoins, Tether is king. If it fails, it could shake the whole trust in stablecoins for a long time.
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0xDefiFull Member
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#5Jun 8, 2021, 10:08 AM
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.
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w1ld5tackFull Member
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#6Jun 8, 2021, 03:47 PM
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.
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WildWolfMember
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#7Jun 8, 2021, 06:48 PM
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.
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whale420Senior Member
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#8Jun 8, 2021, 10:33 PM
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.
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gmfrensMember
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#9Jun 9, 2021, 03:02 AM
Not sure about that. When people panic, they sell everything. Tether's collapse would probably drag Bitcoin down pretty hard.
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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.
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0xRocketMember
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#11Jun 11, 2021, 10:07 AM
Bitcoin isn’t really the focus here. Tether could definitely shake things up again, but that doesn’t mean Bitcoin is doomed.
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atlas100Senior Member
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#12Jun 11, 2021, 10:31 AM
I think everyone would get wrecked if Tether collapsed. But the market would eventually adjust. It's just how crypto rolls.
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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.
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samforkNewbie
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#14Jun 11, 2021, 12:41 PM
Accepting stablecoins means accepting risk. If they fail, we pay the price. I don’t trust them, so I don’t use them.
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dandefiSenior Member
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#15Jun 11, 2021, 01:46 PM
You never know when Tether might fail. They could be lying about their backing. I don’t hold stablecoins either, too risky.
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gang2015Member
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#16Jun 11, 2021, 05:55 PM
People are too obsessed with FUD. Tether has survived worse accusations and keeps going strong.
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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.
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greg420Full Member
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#18Jun 12, 2021, 01:18 AM
Yeah, it would hurt the market big time if Tether went down. But they’re printing money; they won't let it happen.
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serHero Member
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#19Jun 12, 2021, 07:29 AM
Are you sure? They might not be as stable as they claim. If trust breaks, it’s all over.
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CryptoBitNewbie
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#20Jun 12, 2021, 09:46 AM
If people lose trust in Tether, they’ll panic-sell USDT. That would mess with the entire market.
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