Whales Are Flocking to TRON for USDT Transfers—Here’s Why
Big money is moving on TRON, and it’s not slowing down. On-chain data shows a staggering $694.54 billion worth of USDT changed hands in May alone. What’s more surprising? Nearly 60% of that came from single transactions over $1 million. That’s not just pocket change—it’s a sign of where the real players are putting their cash.
TRON’s USDT supply has ballooned by $21 billion in just six months, a 36% jump. If the US Treasury’s prediction holds—that stablecoins could hit a $2 trillion market by 2028—then TRON’s growth might just be the start of something bigger.
Why Are Whales Choosing TRON?
Stablecoins, especially USDT, aren’t just for small traders anymore. They’ve become a go-to for institutions and high-net-worth investors, and TRON is where a lot of that action is happening.
JA Maartunn from CryptoQuant put it bluntly: “Stablecoins are becoming a key part of crypto adoption.” He pointed to Circle’s recent IPO as proof of the trend. But the real story is in the numbers. In May, TRON saw $411.2 billion in USDT transfers just from transactions over $1 million. That’s not normal—it’s a shift in how money moves.
TRON isn’t just handling more volume; it’s becoming the default network for big transfers. Whether it’s speed, cost, or just habit, whales seem to prefer it.
TRX Is Riding the Wave
All this activity isn’t just good for stablecoins—it’s boosting TRON’s native token, TRX. Back in May 2025, TRX hit a record monthly transfer volume of 490.3 billion tokens, worth about $121.2 billion at the time.
But here’s the kicker: TRON has now overtaken Ethereum in USDT supply and daily transactions. The numbers don’t lie. USDT on TRON jumped from $58 billion to $79 billion in six months, and daily transfers now top 2.4 million.
Some of this might be timing—stablecoins are getting more mainstream, and TRON was in the right place at the right time. But it’s also possible that traders and institutions just found a network that works for them.
What Comes Next?
If the US Treasury’s $2 trillion stablecoin forecast is even close to accurate, TRON’s current growth could look small in hindsight. Real-world asset tokenization and payment integrations are pushing demand higher, and TRON’s position as a preferred network gives it a head start.
Of course, nothing’s guaranteed in crypto. But for now, the big money is voting with its wallet—and TRON is winning.
