TRON surges 19.62% after-hours as WalletConnect integrates TRON network, expanding global stablecoin and DeFi access.

TRON surged 19.62% in after-hours trading following WalletConnect's integration of the TRON network, which connects 600+ wallets and 70,000 dApps to TRON's stablecoin and DeFi ecosystem. The partnership, enabling seamless TRC-20 token transfers and expanding institutional access to TRON's DeFi platforms, underscores the network's role as a global payment rail. Founder Justin Sun further reinforced optimism, citing 2025's $1 billion quarterly revenue milestone and $81.8 billion stablecoin supply as catalysts for 2026 growth. While broader crypto market volatility (e.g., Bitcoin dips) typically pressures altcoins, TRON's ecosystem expansion and regulatory advancements (e.g., ADGM clearance for USDT) positioned it for outperformance. The move aligns with rising institutional interest and macroeconomic tailwinds, including anticipated capital inflows from the precious metals sector into crypto.