TRON has firmly established itself as one of the most actively used blockchain networks in the world for payments, according to recent research from CryptoQuant.
The network’s growing dominance in stablecoin transactions, particularly with Tether (USDT), demonstrates its strategic role in the evolving crypto payments sector.
In 2025 alone, TRON has recorded over 283 million USDT transfers, a huge figure that shows the network’s central position as a preferred settlement layer for stablecoins.
This explosive growth is driven by a combination of low transaction fees, fast settlement times, and the accessibility it offers to users globally, especially in emerging markets where cost efficiency is paramount.
As a result, TRON is now viewed not just as a blockchain platform, but as a key infrastructure for global payment systems.
USDT Dominance Marks Strategic Shift
CryptoQuant’s analysis shows that there has been a dramatic shift in USDT activity from Ethereum to TRON. As of the latest data, the total supply of USDT on TRON has surpassed that of Ethereum, reaching $75.8 billion, compared to Ethereum’s share, which has plateaued.
In 2025 alone, TRON saw a 27% increase in USDT supply—equivalent to around $16 billion—solidifying its status as the primary network for Tether-based transactions.
This marks a turning point in the stablecoin market. For the first time, TRON accounts for more than half of the total USDT supply, while Ethereum’s share has dropped to around 49%, with other blockchains accounting for a negligible 1.5%.
Ethereum, once the dominant player in the stablecoin ecosystem, appears to be ceding ground to TRON as developers and users increasingly prioritize speed and affordability.
TRON has also overtaken Ethereum in daily USDT transfer volume. In 2025, TRON reached a new peak of $23.4 billion in daily transfers, more than double Ethereum’s average of $10.5 billion—a figure that has declined 37% from its peak in late 2024.
This divergence indicates a broader shift: Ethereum is now being used more for DeFi and institutional applications, while TRON is emerging as the network of choice for high-volume, retail-focused payments.
Beyond USDT: Expanding Use in Payments and Commerce
While USDT remains the cornerstone of TRON’s transaction activity, other tokens on the network also reflect its growing utility in decentralized finance and payments.
Wrapped TRX (WTRX), with 2.5 million transfers, is widely used in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading, indicating a thriving DeFi ecosystem. Meanwhile, PayNet Coin (1.3 million transfers) and USDD (427,000 transfers) show TRON’s expanding reach into retail commerce and remittance markets.
CryptoQuant’s data reveals that TRON’s transaction volume is overwhelmingly driven by payment-oriented tokens rather than governance or utility-focused assets.
This shows the network’s deliberate positioning as a low-cost, high-throughput blockchain optimized for transactions rather than complex smart contracts.
With TRON processing around 2.4 million USDT transactions daily—compared to just 284,000 on Ethereum—the gap between the two networks continues to widen.
The data affirms TRON’s emergence as the leading blockchain for stablecoin payments, powered by its consistent performance, accessibility, and strategic focus on the payments economy.
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