Tether has minted an additional $1 billion USDT on the TRON network, contributing to a broader expansion trend that has seen $12 billion USDT issued on TRON since January 29, 2025, bringing the total supply there to $71.7 billion.
The surge in Tether’s minting reflects rising demand for stablecoins used in cross-border payments, OTC trading, and DeFi lending, as well as growing market volatility tied to President Trump’s trade policies.
Spot On Chain reported the latest $1 billion mint, reinforcing TRON’s position as the blockchain with the largest USDT supply. USDT’s market capitalization now stands at $147 billion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $51.7 billion, up 10.38% in a day.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino clarified that the new tokens are “authorized but not issued,” meaning they are held in reserve and ready for deployment without overwhelming the market. Historical data suggests a strong link between USDT supply increases and Bitcoin price rallies; Bitcoin is currently trading around $94,700, up 8.32% over the past week.
Following the latest mint, TRON network activity surged, with 175,374 new accounts created in 24 hours and $18 billion in transfer volume, though TRON’s TVL slipped slightly by 1.08% to $20.24 billion. Meanwhile, TRX, TRON’s native token, fell 1.43% to $0.2465 amid a 30% drop in trading volume.
Tether is also considering launching a U.S.-specific stablecoin in response to potential new regulations while maintaining that USDT itself will not be adjusted to fit American regulatory frameworks. The Trump administration has signaled strong support for dollar-backed digital assets and plans to require foreign stablecoin issuers to comply with U.S. laws.
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