Tron's USDT Supply Surpasses $80 Billion Driven by Lower Fees and Faster Transactions

The total circulating supply of USDT on the Tron blockchain (TRC-20) has surpassed $80 billion, marking a significant milestone for the network. This figure underscores Tron's growing dominance in the stablecoin market, driven by its lower fees and faster transaction speeds. Since late 2020, Tron has seen parabolic growth in USDT issuance, with notable spikes during bull markets. In 2021, the supply jumped from $6.71 billion to $39.41 billion, an increase of nearly 488%. This upward trend continued into 2025, rising from $59.76 billion at the start of the year to $80.76 billion as of mid-year. On November 13, 2024, Tron overtook Ethereum in total USDT circulation for the first time in three years, highlighting user preference for its lower fees and faster transaction speeds.

Tron’s USDT growth has not been limited to bullish periods. During the relatively stagnant 2022-2023 cycle, the supply on the network still climbed steadily, amidst steady demand and adoption. The latest development comes just two days after the Tether Treasury minted $2 billion USDT on the Tron blockchain, in what appears to be the largest issuance in recent months. This was executed solely on Tron, which highlighted the blockchain’s role as Tether’s preferred network for large-scale liquidity operations due to its speed, scalability, and negligible transaction costs.

The event was swiftly followed by a sharp uptick in stablecoin inflows to centralized exchanges. Interestingly, a major exchange received a net inflow of $1.24 billion in stablecoins within hours. Such inflows often precede increased spot and derivatives activity, particularly in bullish market setups where traders seek to capitalize on short-term price movements or prepare for breakouts. The timing and scale of this mint suggest a strategic effort to prepare the market for upward price action. For Bitcoin, the influx of stablecoin liquidity translates into greater buying power. As traders respond to improved exchange liquidity, Bitcoin could see upward price pressure fueled by the fresh capital deployment.