Tether Mints 16 Billion USDT on Tron Blockchain

Tether’s USDT on Tron Surpasses Ethereum

Tether Limited has reached a remarkable milestone by minting 16 billion USDT on the Tron blockchain in 2025, surpassing Ethereum in total supply. Tether’s strategic decision reflects a shift in blockchain preferences.

Tether, a major player in stablecoin issuance, has moved a significant portion of USDT to Tron in response to demand for lower transaction costs. Tron now exceeds Ethereum with a total USDT supply of 75.7 billion.

Tron’s Growing Influence in Crypto Liquidity

The minting of additional USDT on Tron is likely to increase overall crypto liquidity, benefiting traders on exchanges that support Tron-based USDT. Market dynamics might see shifts due to the new supply distribution. As Tether Limited, the issuer of USDT, stated,

“The significant expansion of USDT on Tron is likely enhancing overall crypto liquidity.”

Financially, this distribution enhances trading volumes and cross-chain arbitrage opportunities. As Tron’s dominance grows, Ethereum might see reduced demand for USDT, impacting its transaction ecosystem.

Stablecoin Trends Shift Towards Tron in 2025

A similar increase in USDT supply has occurred over 2025, showing a pattern of growing demand on Tron. Past trends in stablecoin issuance support this shift towards more efficient blockchains. Lookonchain, a blockchain monitoring service, notes, “This shift from Ethereum to Tron as the dominant blockchain for USDT indicates a significant evolution in stablecoin distribution patterns.”

Experts suggest that continued preference for Tron might lead to sustained liquidity growth and potential price stabilization across major cryptocurrency trading platforms, using historical trends and data as a basis.