TRON Reaches $90B+ in USDT on Hand, Dominates Global Stablecoin Settlement

The TRON network has seen significant growth and adoption in the second quarter of 2026, according to two independent reports from CoinDesk and CryptoQuant. The reports highlight TRON's continued dominance in global stablecoin settlement and protocol revenue, as well as its emergence as a broader infrastructure layer for applications, business payments, and the agentic economy.

CoinDesk's report notes that daily active users on TRON averaged 3.5 million in Q2 2026, up from 3.2 million in Q1. The network's share of total stablecoin market capitalization rose to 28.7%, with USDT on the network reaching an all-time high of $90 billion, representing 47% of total USDT dominance.

CryptoQuant's report highlights the growth of TRON's fee-abstracted transaction infrastructure, cross-chain liquidity routing, and machine-to-machine payment capabilities. The report notes that gas-free transactions on TRON are becoming increasingly popular, with weekly transfer volume reaching $2.9 billion by the last week of June 2026.