TRON (TRX) Holds Strong Amid Market Movements: DeFi Growth and Institutional Interest Fuel Optimism
As of July 13, 2025, TRON (TRX) continues to demonstrate resilience in the cryptocurrency market, maintaining its position near $0.29. This stability is underpinned by significant developments within its ecosystem, including growing DeFi Total Value Locked (TVL) and the integration of developer-friendly upgrades like The Graph’s Substreams. Institutional interest in TRON is also on the rise, with REX Shares filing for a 2X Leveraged TRON ETF and Justin Sun’s $100 million pledge to acquire TRUMP coin adding a unique political meme appeal to the ecosystem. Meanwhile, Litecoin (LTC) and KASPA are experiencing rallies, and MAGACOIN FINANCE has surpassed $11 million in funds raised. This article delves into the factors driving TRON’s steady performance and the broader market dynamics at play.
TRON Holds Steady as LTC and KASPA Rally; MAGACOIN FINANCE Surpasses $11M Raised
TRON (TRX) maintains its position near $0.29, supported by growing DeFi TVL and developer-friendly upgrades like The Graph’s Substreams integration. Institutional interest is brewing, with REX Shares filing for a 2X Leveraged TRON ETF and Justin Sun’s $100M pledge to acquire TRUMP coin adding political meme appeal to the ecosystem.
Litecoin (LTC) gains momentum as Bloomberg analysts peg a 95% likelihood of ETF approval, reigniting institutional interest. Meanwhile, Kaspa (KASPA) rallies on strong technicals, showcasing the altcoin market’s diverse opportunities.
MAGACOIN FINANCE, a politically charged meme coin, crosses $11.2M in community-driven funding—no VCs, no influencers, just on-chain traction. Its rise underscores the market’s appetite for niche narratives beyond blue-chip crypto assets.
DWF Ventures Analyzes USDT’s Prospects in the Stablecoin Market
DWF Ventures, the venture arm of DWF Labs, has released a report examining the future of stablecoins, with a focus on Tether's USDT and emerging scaling solutions like Plasma and Stable. The analysis highlights how purpose-built chains could enhance USDT's global adoption by addressing compliance and scalability challenges.
Stablecoins have evolved from synthetic dollars to critical payment solutions, facilitating over $27 trillion in transfer volume—surpassing traditional giants like Visa and Mastercard. They now underpin diverse use cases, including inflation hedging, global payroll, and remittances. The US Treasury Secretary projects the stablecoin market could reach $2 trillion by 2028, a milestone reinforced by recent developments like Circle's IPO and the GENIUS Act.
Despite their growth, inefficiencies persist. Liquidity fragmentation, opaque operations, complex fiat ramps, and regulatory vulnerabilities plague the ecosystem. Over 80% of transactions rely on TRON and Ethereum, exposing issuers and adopters to chain-dependent risks and volatile fees. Tether, with a 62% market share, remains the dominant player, but scalability and transparency hurdles could shape its trajectory.
TRON Network Sees Surge in USDT Supply, Reaching $81.77B All-Time High
The TRON network is experiencing a significant uptick in Tether ($USDT) supply, which has now reached a record $81.77 billion. As the most widely adopted stablecoin on TRON since its 2019 launch, USDT's growing presence underscores the blockchain's rising prominence for stablecoin transfers.
Analysts note a strong correlation between USDT supply growth and TRON's native token (TRX) performance. Historical patterns suggest that TRX price movements often mirror USDT supply expansions—a trend exemplified by TRX's 908% surge during the 2021 bull run when USDT on TRON grew from $900 million to $30 billion.
The network's low fees and efficient transactions continue to attract users, particularly for remittances and DeFi applications. CryptoQuant researcher @JA_Maartun observes: "When Tether flows, tron grows"—highlighting the symbiotic relationship between stablecoin activity and blockchain adoption.