Tether minted $1 billion in USDT on the Tron network on Jan. 9, in a transaction aimed at replenishing inventory amid rising demand for stablecoin liquidity.
On-chain data shows the issuance moved from Tether’s official multisig wallet to its treasury wallet on Tron, a process commonly described as an authorized mint. The newly created USDT did not enter circulation immediately. Instead, it remains in reserve so exchanges and counterparties can draw liquidity when demand increases. The event marked the first large USDT mint of 2026 and was flagged by on-chain tracking accounts.
Tron hosts more than 60% of circulating USDT and is widely used due to low fees and fast confirmations. In 2025, the network processed over $7 trillion in USDT transfers, reinforcing its role as a major stablecoin settlement rail. Large mints of USDT often coincide with periods of increased trading demand, as USDT serves as a primary quote asset for Bitcoin and altcoin purchases.
Source: Onchain Lens; Arkham Intelligence (on-chain data)
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