Tron Becomes USDT Powerhouse – 2025 Minting Already 38% Above Previous Records

Tron has been in a sustained uptrend since March and continues to gain strength as the broader crypto market enters a bullish phase. Riding the momentum of renewed investor confidence and institutional interest, Tron’s growth stands out, particularly due to its dominant role in stablecoin infrastructure.

One of the most compelling indicators of this rise is the explosive growth in USDT supply on the Tron network. As of now, the total amount of USDT issued on the network has surpassed $80 billion, marking a new milestone for the blockchain. What makes this figure even more impressive is the pace at which it’s growing. In just the first half of 2025, over $22 billion worth of USDT (TRC20) has already been minted—far exceeding the full-year totals for both 2023 and 2024, which each saw around $16 billion.

This dramatic increase highlights Tron’s efficiency and appeal as a low-cost, high-speed settlement layer for stablecoin transactions. The data points to rising demand from both retail and institutional users seeking scalable, cost-effective blockchain infrastructure. As USDT activity intensifies, Tron’s role as a core layer of crypto’s financial system appears more secure than ever, and its price trend is following suit.

Institutional-Scale USDT Mints Signal Tron’s Strength

According to CryptoQuant data shared by top analyst Darkfost, 2025 has marked a major turning point for Tron’s role in the stablecoin economy. One particularly striking development is the emergence of three separate $2 billion USDT mints on the network this year alone—a pattern entirely absent in 2024. These high-volume issuances are typically associated with large-scale institutional demand or major infrastructural deployments, highlighting the growing trust in Tron as a foundational layer for stablecoin activity.

Historically, 2021 remains the record year for USDT issuance on the network, with more than $46 billion minted throughout the year. However, 2025 is already closing in on that benchmark, with over $22 billion minted just by mid-year. If this pace continues, Tron is on track to surpass its all-time high, signaling a level of adoption and transactional utility not seen before.

This sustained momentum reveals more than just transactional volume—it showcases a structural evolution in how stablecoins are used and where. Tron’s low fees, high throughput, and seamless USDT integrations make it an ideal platform for both retail users and large players handling billions in stablecoins.

The explosive growth in 2025 underscores a deeper industry trend: stablecoins are cementing themselves as core components of crypto’s financial architecture, and Tron is quickly becoming the preferred settlement layer. With infrastructure, scale, and demand aligning, Tron’s position at the heart of the stablecoin revolution appears stronger than ever, and the continued presence of institutional-scale mints confirms that confidence is only accelerating.

TRX Holds Above $0.30 After Breakout

The 12-hour chart for TRX/USDT shows a clear bullish structure, with Tron holding firmly above the $0.30 level after a strong breakout in early July. This marks a continuation of the uptrend that began in March, with the price making higher lows and higher highs over the past four months.

Currently trading around $0.3026, TRX remains well above its key moving averages—50 SMA ($0.2821), 100 SMA ($0.2787), and 200 SMA ($0.2658)—all of which are sloping upward. This alignment reflects sustained bullish momentum and confirms that buyers are firmly in control. The recent surge in volume alongside the price breakout adds further conviction to the rally.

The breakout above $0.30 is particularly significant as it clears a psychological resistance level that had capped TRX since late 2024. Holding this zone as support in the coming sessions would strengthen the case for continuation toward higher targets in the $0.32–$0.34 range.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView