Justin Sun’s Tron Goes Public on Nasdaq: Here’s What You Need to Know

TRX bulls, rejoice—Justin Sun just took Tron mainstream.

The controversial crypto mogul’s blockchain brainchild hit Nasdaq today, marking a watershed moment for decentralized finance. No more OTC whispers or shady backroom deals; this is Wall Street validation with a ticker symbol and everything.

Why it matters: Love him or hate him, Sun’s play turns Tron into the first Layer-1 protocol to trade alongside boomer stocks like Apple and Coca-Cola. The ultimate irony? Traders can now short it with SEC-approved instruments.

Behind the listing: Expect the usual circus—volatile swings, hype cycles, and at least one cringe-worthy CNBC interview where anchors mispronounce 'gas fees.' But for crypto purists? Another step toward the establishment co-opting the revolution.

Bottom line: Nasdaq gets its blockchain trophy, Sun gets his liquidity event, and crypto gets another 'what’s the point?' moment. Meanwhile, Bitcoin holders shrug and keep stacking sats.

Tron Inc., the public company holding the largest amount of TRX tokens, has officially joined the Nasdaq, and it’s a big moment not just for Justin Sun, but for crypto’s growing presence on Wall Street.

To mark the listing, SUN rang the opening bell at the exchange, calling it a dream 15 years in the making. 

“Very big moment for the whole industry…..This is a start to the cryptocurrency era,” he said during his speech.

Tron Inc. Skips IPO, Merges with Toy Company SRM

Instead of going the traditional IPO route, TRON Inc. entered the Nasdaq through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, a U.S.-listed toy manufacturer that supplies to big names like Disney, Universal, and Seaworld.

SRM’s original toy business remains intact, but it’s now part of a much broader strategy. The new tron Inc. holds over 365 million TRX tokens, worth around $115 million, making it the largest TRX holder among public companies. 

It’s also planning to operate with a crypto treasury model, giving investors exposure to both digital assets and physical products.

TRX Trading Volume Surges Post-Listing

The market reacted quickly. Following the listing, TRX’s trading volume jumped 36.33% in just 24 hours, reaching $1.83 billion. The price saw a small bump too, moving from $0.3012 to $0.3137 at press time.

Shares of Tron Inc. (under the ticker TRON) closed at $8.74, down 10.68% according to Yahoo Finance.

A Hint of Politics in the Mix?

This Nasdaq debut adds another LAYER to Sun’s growing influence across crypto, finance, and politics. 

Over the past year, he’s developed strong ties with President Donald Trump, investing heavily in Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, and even backing the $TRUMP meme coin and USD1 stablecoin, which Tron now helps mint.

What’s Next?

In typical Justin Sun style, there’s more to come. After a four-year delay, he’s now confirmed to be on Blue Origin’s next space flight, another MOVE that keeps him, and Tron, in the spotlight.

Hello @justinsuntronWe look forward to seeing you in West Texas on a future New Shepard flight soon! https://t.co/jnBbcjHBAn

But it is something to celebrate. Crypto firms are starting to show up in traditional markets!

And this may just be the beginning.