Paolo Ardoino, chief executive officer of stablecoin issuer Tether, has called Bitcoin “undefeatable” in a recent X post. The bold claim comes as markets wobble and digital assets face fresh downward pressure.
Bitcoin’s price action has been muted this week, but Ardoino’s comment has stirred up plenty of talk among traders and analysts.
Tether’s Bitcoin Holdings Grow
According to reports, Tether has boosted its Bitcoin stash to nearly 80,000 BTC. That holding is worth more than $9 billion at current rates.
The company’s steady buying suggests it sees deep value in Bitcoin even when prices slide. In recent weeks, Tether’s balance sheet has leaned heavily on the world’s oldest crypto asset.
Some market watchers say that kind of commitment from a major player could shore up confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term prospects.
Bitcoin is undefeatable
— Paolo Ardoino 🤖 (@paoloardoino) August 6, 2025
Supporters have jumped in to back Ardoino’s take, pointing to Bitcoin’s history of bouncing back after big sell-offs. Based on reports from crypto forums and social feeds, many believe that only severe, lasting shocks can truly move the price for long.
Yet others caution that calling any asset “undefeatable” risks lulling investors into a false sense of security. They warn that new technologies could emerge and challenge Bitcoin’s top spot in years ahead.
Bitcoin $BTCUSD and a number of the other cryptos are setting up a head fake after a Bollinger Band Squeeze. Interestingly, the pattern is not evident in the ETFs as they don’t trade on weekends and holidays. Analyst beware!
— John Bollinger (@bbands) August 6, 2025
Technical Warning From Bollinger
Meanwhile, John Bollinger, the creator of the Bollinger Bands charting tool, issued a note on X about a possible “head fake” in Bitcoin’s price.
He pointed out a Bollinger Band squeeze that briefly pushed Bitcoin down to $111,900 on Aug. 3, only for it to snap back up to $115,700.
That sudden U-turn trapped many bears who bet on further declines. Bollinger also said the same pattern doesn’t show up on crypto ETFs, since those funds don’t trade on weekends.
Borrowed from basketball, the term «head fake» describes an asset that surges one way and then reverses course, catching traders by surprise.
Bitcoin closed most sessions near the $115,000 mark this week, with Bitstamp data showing it trading at $115,200 at one point.
The coin has edged up slightly over the past 24 hours, but volatility remains a factor. Traders note that weekend gaps and low liquidity can trigger sharp moves in either direction.
Market Participants Weigh In
Analysts and fund managers are parsing both the bullish spin from Tether’s boss and the caution flag from Bollinger’s camp.
Some say Bitcoin’s track record in the past decade—including weathering regulatory clampdowns, global economic shocks, and high-profile exchange failures—earns it the right to such bold labels.
Others argue that blind faith alone won’t protect investors from sudden market swings.
Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView