TRON’s USDT Frenzy: 8M+ Transactions in 7 Days—Here’s Why It’s Exploding

TRON just moved mountains of USDT—again. The network processed over 8 million Tether transactions in a single week, dwarfing competitors. What’s driving the surge? Hint: It’s not just speculation.

Cheaper, faster, hungrier. TRON’s low fees and high throughput make it a magnet for stablecoin transfers. No surprise when Ethereum gas fees still cost more than some DeFi yields.

Meanwhile, institutions are quietly using TRON as a liquidity highway—while publicly pretending to care about ‘blockchain ethics.’ The irony? Their OTC desks probably fueled half these volumes.

One thing’s clear: When money talks, it speaks in USDT. And right now, it’s screaming TRON’s name.

TRON’s Dual Adoption: Retail and Institutional Activity on the Rise

Arab Chain emphasized that this distribution highlights TRON’s appeal across different user groups. The presence of mid-sized transactions suggests usage by freelancers, online vendors, and remittance users.

In contrast, the substantial number of larger transactions implies participation by institutional traders, high-net-worth individuals, and potentially corporate entities.

The analyst also noted a decline in transactions below $10, suggesting a reduced reliance on micro-payments or testing activity and a pivot toward practical use cases.

The growing use of tron for real-world settlement purposes is reinforced by its infrastructure, which supports low-cost, high-volume stablecoin transactions. Unlike networks that cater predominantly to large institutional transfers, TRON’s environment facilitates both high-frequency and high-value transfers.

Arab Chain stated that this makes TRON a Core component in enabling digital commerce, payroll systems, and cross-border payments.

Meanwhile, CryptoQuant analyst Burak Kesmeci linked TRX’s recent momentum to regulatory developments in the United States. On July 18, 2025, the US Congress passed the GENIUS Act, marking the first formal federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins.

Kesmeci noted that this legislation provides a clearer legal foundation for dollar-backed digital assets by establishing guidelines for anti-money laundering (AML), consumer protection, and financial stability.

Post-GENIUS Act: TRON Expands USDT Dominance

Following the passage of the GENIUS Act, TRON moved swiftly to expand its footprint. According to Kesmeci, approximately $1 billion worth of new USDT was minted on the TRON network shortly after the bill became law.

This increased TRX’s share of the total circulating USDT supply to over 83 billion out of 163 billion, accounting for approximately 51% of all USDT in circulation. The analyst suggested that this reinforces TRON’s position as the leading blockchain for stablecoin transfers.

The GENIUS Act may catalyze stablecoin adoption in the US, with TRON expected to benefit due to its efficiency in handling stablecoin transactions.

As more institutions and users seek reliable, low-fee solutions for digital payments, TRON’s role in the growing ecosystem of tokenized dollars might just continue to expand.

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