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Justin Sun Aiming for the $100 Billion USDT Milestone on TRON: Stablecoin Demand Explodes, TRON Continues to Be the Global “Core Rail”
In less than 24 hours, Tether minted an additional 1 billion USDT on the TRON network, pushing the total supply of this stablecoin on the blockchain to a new record high of $89.37 billion. Justin Sun – founder of TRON – immediately issued a statement affirming: “Stablecoin demand keeps rising. TRON continues to be one of the core rails supporting that growth at scale.” This move further solidifies his long-term vision: to see USDT on TRON conquer the $100 billion milestone in the near future.
Unstoppable Growth of USDT on TRON
According to data from Lookonchain, Tether has minted 1 billion new USDT via the contract TBPxhVAsuzoFnKyXtc1o2UySEydPHgATto on TRON. Just a few hours later, the total supply officially reached $89.37 billion – the highest ever.
Justin Sun quickly quote-tweeted this at 00:24 GMT on May 12, 2026, emphasizing TRON’s key role in the global stablecoin ecosystem. This is not the first time he has expressed confidence: from the $60 billion mark in 2024, $100T in 2025, to now, TRON has captured nearly half of the total USDT supply circulating across the entire crypto market.
Justin Sun’s “$100 Billion” Vision
Although he has not issued an official statement on the exact timing of reaching $100 billion, Justin Sun’s strategy for many years has been clear: to make TRON the leading settlement layer for stablecoins. With advantages such as high speed (block time ~3 seconds), near-zero fees, and the ability to process millions of transactions daily, TRON has become the preferred choice for users in emerging markets, DeFi, cross-border payments, and treasury management.
The community responded quickly with positive reactions. Many KOLs and on-chain followers like @0xAnthonyyy, @Kelechiweb, and @Jet_Luckyy all commented: “This is not just growth, but true dominance.” Many believe the $90 billion milestone will be conquered soon, and $100 billion is only a matter of time.
Strategic Significance and Community Impact
The approaching $100 billion USDT on TRON carries many important implications:
- Liquidity and practical utility: Billions of dollars are transferred daily through TRON for payments, trading, DeFi, and RWA (Real World Assets).
- Leading position: TRON is currently the largest stablecoin network in the world, surpassing even Ethereum in this segment thanks to performance and cost efficiency.
- Long-term vision of Justin Sun: Not only focusing on stablecoins, he is actively pushing for integration with AI (via quantum-resistant cryptography and other decentralized financial solutions).
Conclusion
With the current growth trajectory, the $100 billion USDT milestone on TRON is no longer a distant dream but within reach. Justin Sun once again proves that a strategy focused on utility and scalability is the key to success in the booming stablecoin era. For the TRON community, this is a clear signal: the ecosystem is not only growing rapidly but is also becoming an indispensable financial infrastructure platform for global crypto in 2026.
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