Tron surges 11.39% premarket as MetaMask adds native Tron support, boosting multi-chain accessibility and user adoption.

Friday, Jan 16, 2026 9:08 am ET1min read
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Tron (TRX) surged 11.39% in premarket trading following MetaMask’s announcement of native Tron blockchain support, expanding the wallet’s multichain capabilities. The integration, which allows users to manage Tron-based assets, stake TRX, and interact with decentralized applications directly within MetaMask, positions Tron as a key player in cross-chain interoperability. This move aligns with MetaMask’s broader strategy to support non-EVM networks like Bitcoin and Solana, enhancing Tron’s accessibility for millions of users. The news underscores growing institutional and retail demand for Tron’s high-performance blockchain, particularly for stablecoin transactions and decentralized finance (DeFi) use cases. With over $81 billion in Tether (USDT) issued on Tron, the integration is expected to drive further adoption and liquidity, directly correlating with the premarket price spike.

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