- Tether’s shift to TRON is driving TRX price growth as USDT supply hits $81.77B and legacy blockchains lose support.
- As Tether ends USDT support for five blockchains, TRON gains traction due to scalability, speed, and ecosystem strength.
- TRON’s rising USDT volume sparks renewed investor interest, signaling a bullish trend aligned with past market patterns.
Tether is shaking up its blockchain strategy, and TRON seems to be the biggest winner. As USDT supply on TRON hits $81.77 billion, data reveals a strong and growing correlation between supply increases and TRON’s price gains. Since 2019, whenever USDT volume rises on TRON, the price of the TRX token often follows suit. This pattern is once again playing out, drawing the attention of investors and market analysts.
Source: CryptoQuant
This move is part of Tether’s larger plan to optimize its network infrastructure. On September 1, 2025, Tether will stop redemptions of USDT on five blockchains—Omni Layer, Bitcoin Cash SLP, Kusama, EOS, and Algorand. These chains will also see the freezing of any remaining USDT tokens. The decision follows an in-depth review of blockchain usage and utility across Tether’s supported networks.
TRON Benefits from USDT Migration
Besides improved liquidity, TRON is benefiting from higher user engagement and more transactions driven by USDT. For example, during the 2021 bull run, TRON’s price climbed from $0.013 to $0.118 as the USDT supply surged. That growth was massive—USDT on TRON grew from $900 million to $30 billion in that period. The same trend seems to be returning, with both TRON’s network activity and price on the rise.
Additionally, this migration is a vote of confidence in TRON’s scalability and community strength. Tether appears to be redirecting focus to chains that provide speed, developer activity, and ecosystem expansion. TRON currently leads in all these metrics.
Legacy Chains Left Behind
However, blockchains like Algorand and EOS failed to keep pace with user demand and development needs. Tether acknowledged their contributions but noted that recent adoption metrics fell short. The decline in USDT circulation on these chains was significant, leading to the decision to sunset support.
Consequently, users holding USDT on affected chains must redeem or transfer their funds before the September deadline. Failure to act could lead to token loss. Moreover, Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized the firm’s commitment to stability and innovation. He confirmed that focusing on active, scalable platforms like TRON is vital for future growth.
