Ethereum News Today: Tron Surpasses Ethereum as Top USDT Platform in H1 2025

Tron (TRX) has experienced a notable surge in on-chain activity in the first half of 2025, reclaiming its position as the leading platform for USDT transfers with 80.8 billion issued coins, surpassing Ethereum’s 73 billion [1]. This milestone marks a key turning point in Tron’s performance relative to its main competitor in the stablecoin market.

According to a report by CryptoQuant, the Tron blockchain saw a 67% year-over-year increase in daily transaction volume during the period. In May 2025, the network processed 273 million transactions across 28.7 million addresses, the highest since 2023 [1]. The average on-chain Tron wallet processed over 10 transactions, the largest number in two years. The network also recorded $308 million in total fees in June 2025, while maintaining an average fee of just $1.18 [1].

Tron’s USDT dominance was further reinforced by a 21 billion USDT inflow during H1 2025. The platform processed 2.7 times more USDT value than Ethereum, with $24.6 billion in activity recorded on June 26, representing the most active session of the period [1]. This strong performance positions Tron as a preferred infrastructure for USDT, a role it has historically played.

The token’s price also saw substantial growth, rising 33% in 2025 to reach $0.33 [1]. Additionally, over 20 billion TRX were moved in June 2025, equivalent to $5.4 billion, a 61% increase from the same month in 2024 [1].

Tron Inc. made further strides in July 2025 by listing on the NASDAQ exchange, a move expected to enhance its visibility and credibility in the broader financial market [1].

Tron’s success in H1 2025 can be attributed to its growing transaction volume and continued leadership in USDT transfers, demonstrating both operational efficiency and increasing user adoption. As the crypto market continues to evolve, Tron’s ability to maintain low fees and high throughput will likely remain key drivers of its competitive edge.

Source: [1] Tron (TRX) Sees Significant Growth in H1 2025, Reclaims Top USDT Platform Status Over Ethereum (ETH) August 9, 2025 (https://en.coinotag.com/tron-trx-sees-significant-growth-in-h1-2025-reclaims-top-usdt-platform-status-over-ethereum-eth/)