Best USDT Yields in DeFi
The top USDT vault currently offers a 11.03% 7-day average APY. The table below ranks 28 USDT vaults by 7-day average APY. Rates update daily at 06:00 UTC.
Last updated: June 10, 2026 · Data: vaults.fyi
| Protocol | Vault (links to app) | Network | 7-day APY | TVL | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcat | Selini Tether USD | Ethereum | 11.03% | $4M | Low |
| Wildcat | Wintermute Trading Tether USD | Ethereum | 9.47% | $57M | Low |
| Morpho | Steakhouse Prime Instant | Ethereum | 6.31% | $23M | Med |
| Morpho | Steakhouse USDT | Ethereum | 6.20% | $93M | High |
| Morpho | kpk USDT Prime V2 | Ethereum | 6.20% | $2M | Med |
| Morpho | Gauntlet USDT Prime | Ethereum | 6.17% | $5M | High |
| Morpho | Gauntlet USDT Balanced | Ethereum | 6.16% | $5M | Med |
| Morpho | Gauntlet USDT Prime | Ethereum | 6.07% | $38M | Med |
| Morpho | Steakhouse High Yield Instant | Ethereum | 5.98% | $3M | Med |
| Morpho | Gauntlet USDT Core | Ethereum | 5.78% | $9M | High |
| Morpho | Smokehouse USDT | Ethereum | 5.74% | $25M | High |
| Morpho | Galaxy USDT Quality | Ethereum | 5.58% | $25M | Med |
| Concrete | Concrete Decentralized Finance USDT | Ethereum | 5.56% | $41M | Med |
| Fluid | Fluid USDT | Ethereum | 5.43% incl. 1.26% rewards | $111M | High |
| Morpho | Vault Bridge USDT | Ethereum | 5.37% | $7M | High |
| Morpho | Hakutora USDT | Ethereum | 5.28% | $12M | High |
| Syrup | Syrup USDT | Ethereum | 4.30% | $356M | High |
| Morpho | sky.money USDT Savings | Ethereum | 4.24% incl. 0.66% rewards | $71M | High |
| Yearn | Spark USDT Lender | Ethereum | 4.07% | $2M | Med |
| Yearn | USDT-1 yVault | Ethereum | 3.95% | $7M | High |
| Spark | Spark USDT | Ethereum | 3.34% | $493M | High |
| Compound | Compound v3 USDT | Optimism | 2.86% | $3M | High |
| Aave | Aave v3 USDT | Ethereum | 2.77% | $2.4B | High |
| Compound | Compound v3 USDT | Ethereum | 2.71% | $187M | High |
| Spark | Spark Savings USDT | Ethereum | 2.50% | $1.1B | High |
| Aave | Aave v3 USDT | Optimism | 2.45% | $5M | High |
| Venus | Venus USDT (Core) | Ethereum | 0.76% | $1M | High |
| Aave | Aave v2 USDT | Ethereum | 0.14% | $13M | High |
Where does this yield come from?
USDT yield in DeFi comes from lending interest paid by borrowers, liquidity provision fees, and protocol incentive rewards. USDT borrowing demand tracks overall DeFi leverage activity.
Risk considerations
USDT carries Tether counterparty risk in addition to standard DeFi risks (smart contract vulnerabilities, protocol insolvency). Review the protocol's audit status, TVL, and insurance coverage before depositing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best USDT yield available in DeFi right now?
The highest 7-day average USDT APY is currently 11.03%, from Selini Tether USD on Ethereum. Rates across 28 tracked vaults range from 0.14% to 11.03%. Data sourced from vaults.fyi, updated daily.
How does USDT yield compare to USDC yield in DeFi?
USDT and USDC yields track each other closely because they serve similar roles in DeFi lending markets. USDT sometimes carries a small premium due to slightly different liquidity and risk profiles. The gap rarely exceeds 0.5% under normal market conditions.
Where does USDT yield in DeFi come from?
USDT yield comes from lending interest paid by borrowers and from protocol incentive rewards. Base yield tracks stablecoin borrowing demand, which rises during periods of high leverage in DeFi. Reward yield varies with protocol token prices and emissions.
What are the risks of DeFi USDT yield?
USDT yield in DeFi carries smart contract risk, protocol insolvency risk, and Tether issuer risk (USDT is issued by Tether Ltd, a centralized entity). Review audits and protocol TVL before depositing. There is no deposit insurance in DeFi.
Related pages
- Best USDC Yields in DeFi
- Best Stablecoin Yields in DeFi
- Morpho Vault APY — Live Rates
- Aave USDC APY — Live Rate
Data sourced from vaults.fyi, updated daily. Last updated: June 10, 2026. Explore all vaults.