Ethereum Loses USDT Crown to TRON: What This Shift Means for Users

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TRON USDT supply overtakes Ethereum's; TRON blockchain leads Tether (USDT) due to lower fees, faster transaction speed
  • TRON surpasses Ethereum in USDT supply, reflecting shifting blockchain preferences.
  • Lower fees and faster transactions make TRON attractive in emerging crypto markets.
  • TRX shows bullish momentum, but long-term forecasts suggest potential price decline.

TRON (TRX) has flipped Ethereum (ETH) to now host the largest USDT supply. As of the latest data, the TRON blockchain hosts approximately $73.8 billion worth of USDT (Tether), narrowly surpassing Ethereum’s $71.9 billion. This news development lays out how TRON has overtaken Ethereum’s USDT dominance.

This historic flip in USDT distribution is the first time Ethereum, long the dominant platform for stablecoin issuance, has been outpaced in this key metric. The change not only reflects evolving blockchain usage patterns but also highlights TRON’s growing influence in global crypto transactions.

TRON Gains Momentum in Stablecoins 

This shift in USDT on TRON vs Ethereum is important for several reasons. TRON’s lower transaction fees and faster confirmation times have increasingly attracted users, especially true in regions with high stablecoin demand, such as Southeast Asia and Latin America. Consequently, traders and exchanges are more frequently using TRON’s TRC-20 tokens over Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard for USDT transfers, directly addressing why TRON has more USDT than Ethereum.

The Tether Transparency portal further confirms this shift in dominance, listing TRON’s circulating USDT supply at over $73.1 billion. 

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In contrast, Ethereum’s current circulating supply remains slightly lower. However, Ethereum still leads in terms of total authorized USDT, suggesting it retains a strong institutional presence. These are key reasons for TRON’s TRC-20 USDT growth over Ethereum’s ERC-20 USDT.

Besides technical factors, market behavior is also driving this change. As the crypto market recovers and users seek cost-effective transaction solutions, TRON’s lightweight infrastructure offers a strategic advantage. This shift may continue if Ethereum’s network congestion and high gas fees remain unresolved.

TRX Price Outlook and Investor Sentiment Following USDT Milestone

TRX, TRON’s native token, has recently shown strong upward momentum. Earlier, the price rose to $0.2704, marking a 2.94% daily increase. Intraday data indicates a high of $0.280, followed by a minor pullback. Strong support levels are holding at $0.265 and $0.2624. Resistance remains around $0.275 and $0.280, areas where sellers tend to emerge.

TRON/USD daily price chart, Source: TradingView

Additionally, the 24-hour trading volume surged by nearly 80%, signaling heightened investor interest. Technical indicators such as MACD and RSI suggest bullish momentum. However, RSI nearing 70 indicates that the market could face short-term consolidation or correction.

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Despite this recent rally, Coincodex analysts forecast for December 2025 remain conservative. TRX is projected to trade between $0.185 and $0.205, reflecting a potential 29% decline from current prices. Still, investors may see a short-term profit opportunity if current trends hold.

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