Tron surges 21.52% after hours as WalletConnect integrates TRON network and founder Justin Sun predicts stronger 2026 performance.

TRON surged 21.52% in after-hours trading following the announcement that WalletConnect integrated the TRON network, connecting over 600 wallets and 70,000 dApps to TRON’s stablecoin and DeFi ecosystem. The integration, highlighted by TRON founder Justin Sun as a catalyst for mainstream adoption, enables seamless token transfers and broader access to DeFi services, reinforcing TRON’s role as a global payment infrastructure. Additionally, Sun’s optimistic outlook for 2026, citing strong 2025 fundamentals like $81.8 billion in stablecoin supply and $23.8 billion in daily USDT transfers, further bolstered investor sentiment. These developments align with TRON’s strategic expansion in institutional and cross-chain partnerships, positioning the network to capitalize on growing stablecoin and Web3 adoption.