TRON

TRON
TRX
$0.3253
$0.001429(+0.44%)Today
Market cap
30.83B
Total volume (24h)
587.07M
Volume / Market cap
0.0190
Circulating supply
94.77B
Day range (24h)
$0.322$0.3285
All-time low
$0.001804
All-time high
$0.4313

About TRON (TRX)

Current Tron (TRX) Price: $0.33 | April 16, 2026  | Market cap: $30,826,229,100.
What is TRON (TRX)?
TRON is a high-performance Layer 1 (L1) blockchain launched on May 31, 2018 by Justin Sun, designed for global stablecoin payments, content sharing, and DeFi. Its native cryptocurrency is called Tronix, pronounced “Tuh-ron-ix”. The TRX token powers bandwidth/energy on TRON, enables staking, and gives holders voting rights. 
Key facts about TRON (TRX):
Founded: 2017 by Justin Sun
Launched: Mainnet May 31, 2018
Consensus: Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) via 27 Super Representatives
Throughput: 2,000+ TPS; TRC-20
Largest USDT network globally
All-time high: approximately $0.30
What is TRX used for?
Network fees (bandwidth/energy model)
Staking rewards (4-7% APY)  
Governance voting (elect Super Reps)
Who holds TRX?
USDT traders, DeFi users (JustLend/SunSwap), BitTorrent creators, exchanges, whales, long-term investors.
Recent TRON developments:
In January 2026, MetaMask added native TRON support for TRX + TRC-20 trading, with TRX staking on the horizon. In February 2026, TRON handled 51% global USDT-TRC20 volume, and ranked #8 in crypto market cap. 


Price history

Today (April 16, 2026)$0.3253+0.44%
24 hours ago (April 15, 2026)$0.3239+0.44%
1 week ago (April 9, 2026)$0.3168+2.67%
1 month ago (March 17, 2026)$0.2964+9.76%
1 year ago (April 16, 2025)$0.2518+29.17%

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TRX market moves

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24h change: +0.59%. From $0.3214 to $0.3233.

  • TRON's stablecoin market cap reached $86.5 billion as of April 14, with USDT comprising 97.8%. The Q1 report notes USDT exceeding $85 billion by March, bolstering TRON as a settlement layer. Daily active addresses hit 2.76 million alongside 10.7 million transactions.
  • TRX price increased 9% in Q1 2026 while Bitcoin dropped 24%. Network fees totaled $82.2 million, second highest among peers. TVL held steady near $5 billion with resilient activity.
  • Securitize integrates to bring tokenized funds and securities to TRON's 373 million accounts. Uquid launches event tickets payable in TRC-20 USDT. These moves expand TRON into real-world applications beyond DeFi.

24h change: -0.33%. From $0.3221 to $0.3211.

  • CoinDesk's Q1 2026 report shows TRON holding over $85 billion in USDT, representing 46% of total USDT market share and 27% of stablecoins overall. Daily active users averaged 3.2 million, up from prior quarter, with protocol fees at $82 million. This reinforces TRON's position as a key stablecoin settlement layer amid growing ecosystem integrations.
  • TRON founder Justin Sun claims World Liberty Financial hid a blacklist function in its WLFI token contract, allowing freezing of user funds without notice. He states his wallet was blacklisted in 2025 despite early investment. The dispute highlights concerns over centralization in purported DeFi projects.
  • TRON community approved Proposal 106, modifying the SELFDESTRUCT opcode to match Ethereum's EIP-6780 for better virtual machine compatibility. This follows GreatVoyage-v4.8.1 upgrade and supports developer migration. It enhances TRON's appeal for EVM-based dapps amid ongoing protocol improvements.

24h change: +0.92%. From $0.3187 to $0.3217.

  • TRON founder Justin Sun publicly criticizes Trump-backed World Liberty Financial for embedding a hidden blacklist function in its WLFI token smart contract. This allows unilateral freezing of user funds without disclosure or recourse, affecting Sun's substantial holdings frozen since 2025. WLFI responds by threatening legal action against Sun. The dispute highlights tensions around decentralization principles in DeFi projects.
  • Securitize announces integration with TRON network to bring tokenized real-world assets to its blockchain. This expands access to funds and securities on a network with over 373 million accounts and significant TVL. Partnerships with BlackRock, VanEck, and others enhance TRON's role in RWA tokenization.
  • Canary Capital files S-1 prospectus for a TRON ETF with staking capabilities. This aims to provide institutional exposure to TRX price performance and network staking rewards. The filing adds to growing interest in spot ETFs for major cryptocurrencies.

24h change: -0.10%. From $0.319 to $0.3187.

  • Grayscale published its Q2 2026 assets under consideration for potential investment products, featuring TRX with tokens like TON and ENA. The list reflects assets eyed for future funds amid institutional adoption trends. This positions TRX for broader exposure through Grayscale's offerings.
  • Nasdaq-listed Tron Inc acquired 156,874 TRX tokens at $0.3187 average price. Total treasury now exceeds 691 million TRX to boost long-term shareholder value. Ongoing accumulation signals strong confidence in TRX fundamentals.
  • Securitize partnered with TRON to enable tokenized real-world assets on the blockchain. The integration taps TRON's high throughput and global scale for efficient RWA deployment. Justin Sun noted it advances financial infrastructure accessibility.

24h change: -0.51%. From $0.3207 to $0.3191.

  • Securitize, a leader in real-world asset tokenization, announced integration with the TRON blockchain. This expands access to tokenized securities on TRON's large ecosystem with over 373 million accounts. The move supports upcoming RWA product launches on the network.
  • TRON topped blockchain revenue charts for Q1 2026 with about $480 million, surpassing Ethereum and Solana. This reflects high on-chain utility from USDT settlements and DeFi activity. The network processed significant stablecoin inflows exceeding $6 billion year-to-date.
  • Nasdaq-listed Tron Inc. increased its TRX treasury to over 690 million tokens on April 10. This accumulation signals long-term confidence in the TRON ecosystem. The firm continues strategic investments amid market leadership.

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