Tron’s USDT Supply Skyrockets Beyond $80B as Adoption Hits Fever Pitch
Tron just hit the gas—hard. The network's USDT supply blasted past $80 billion, cementing its status as the go-to chain for stablecoin action.
Why the surge? Traders are voting with their wallets. Tron's speed and dirt-cheap fees keep sucking in users tired of Ethereum's 'highway robbery' gas prices.
Wall Street's still clutching its pearls, of course. Meanwhile, real people are moving billions daily without begging permission from banks that still think a wire transfer is 'cutting-edge tech.'
This isn't just growth—it's a full-scale migration. And the suits haven't even noticed their customers leaving the building.
Tron’s $80B USDT Milestone
Since late 2020, Tron has experienced parabolic growth in USDT issuance, with notable spikes during bull markets. In 2021, supply jumped from $6.71 billion to $39.41 billion. This accounts for an increase of nearly 488%.
The upward trend continued into 2025, as it rose from $59.76 billion at the start of the year to $80.76 billion as of mid-year. On November 13, 2024, Tron overtook ethereum in total USDT circulation for the first time in three years, which highlighted user preference for its lower fees and faster transaction speeds.
Importantly, Tron’s USDT growth has not been limited to bullish periods. During the relatively stagnant 2022-2023 cycle, the supply on the network still climbed steadily, amidst steady demand and adoption.
Tron-Powered $2B Tether Mint
The latest development comes just two days after the Tether Treasury minted $2 billion USDT on the Tron blockchain, in what appears to be the largest issuance in recent months. This was executed solely on Tron, which highlighted the blockchain’s role as Tether’s preferred network for large-scale liquidity operations due to its speed, scalability, and negligible transaction costs.
The event was swiftly followed by a sharp uptick in stablecoin inflows to centralized exchanges. Interestingly, HTX Global received a net inflow of $1.24 billion in stablecoins within hours. CryptoQuant explained that such inflows often precede increased spot and derivatives activity, particularly in bullish market setups where traders seek to capitalize on short-term price movements or prepare for breakouts.
Zooming out, the timing and scale of this mint suggest a strategic effort to prepare the market for upward price action. For Bitcoin, the influx of stablecoin liquidity translates into greater buying power. As traders respond to improved exchange liquidity, Bitcoin could see upward price pressure fueled by the fresh capital deployment.
