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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Tether, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Tether (USDT-USD) has returned 0.10% so far this year and -0.02% over the past 12 months.
Tether
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- -0.03%
- YTD
- 0.10%
- 6M
- -0.05%
- 1Y
- -0.02%
- 3Y*
- -0.03%
- 5Y*
- -0.02%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 28, 2017, USDT-USD's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 577.7 years.
Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was May 2017 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2017 at -6.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, USDT-USD closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 12, 2017 with a return of +5.8%, while the worst single day was May 7, 2017 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.02% | 0.12% | -0.05% | 0.10% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0.18% | -0.01% | 0.02% | 0.03% | 0.04% | -0.02% | -0.03% | 0.02% | 0.01% | -0.03% | 0.04% | -0.16% | 0.07% |
| 2024 | -0.04% | 0.13% | -0.05% | -0.09% | -0.02% | -0.07% | 0.14% | 0.01% | -0.01% | -0.11% | 0.20% | -0.26% | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 0.06% | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.01% | -0.02% | -0.05% | 0.01% | -0.02% | 0.04% | 0.03% | -0.02% | -0.04% | 0.03% |
| 2022 | 0.04% | -0.02% | 0.01% | -0.02% | -0.10% | -0.02% | 0.15% | -0.05% | 0.02% | -0.02% | 0.02% | -0.07% | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 0.02% | 0.13% | -0.21% | 0.00% | 0.04% | -0.02% | 0.04% | -0.04% | 0.00% | 0.06% | -0.00% | -0.07% | -0.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
Tether has an annualized alpha of 1.97%, beta of -0.02, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 29, 2017.
- This cryptocurrency participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (5.68%) than losses (4.15%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of -0.02 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this cryptocurrency is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this cryptocurrency's risk.
- R² of 0.00 means this cryptocurrency moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.97%
- Beta
- -0.02
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 5.68%
- Downside Capture
- 4.15%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
USDT-USD ranks 77 for risk / return — better than 77% of cryptocurrencies on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tether (USDT-USD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| USDT-USD | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.04 | 0.90 | -0.94 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.06 | 1.39 | -1.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.99 | 1.21 | -0.22 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.31 | 1.40 | -1.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.67 | 6.61 | -7.27 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Tether. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Tether was 10.32%, occurring on Nov 14, 2018. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Tether drawdown is 7.26%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -10.32% | Dec 13, 2017 | 337 | Nov 14, 2018 | — | — | — |
| -9.73% | Apr 6, 2017 | 20 | Apr 25, 2017 | 29 | May 24, 2017 | 49 |
| -6.64% | Jun 1, 2017 | 55 | Jul 25, 2017 | 140 | Dec 12, 2017 | 195 |
| -2.05% | May 27, 2017 | 2 | May 28, 2017 | 1 | May 29, 2017 | 3 |
| -1.88% | May 30, 2017 | 1 | May 30, 2017 | 1 | May 31, 2017 | 2 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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