TRON
Price
Today
TL;DR: TRON (TRX) — stablecoin network — is trading at $0.3306 (+0.27% in 24h) with a market cap of $31.4B (rank #8). TRON (TRX) is a layer-1 blockchain founded in 2017 by Justin Sun, dominating USDT stablecoin transfers. It offers near-zero fees and high throughput, with TRX used for fees, staking and governance.
Source: CoinGecko · Updated every 60s
- Asset
- TRON (TRX)
- Live price
- $0.3306 (+0.27% 24h)
- Market cap
- $31.4B · Rank #8
- Network
- TRON (delegated PoS)
- Launched
- 2018 (mainnet)
- Founder
- Justin Sun
- Supply
- ~90B TRX circulating · fee burns + staking
- ATH
- $0.4313 (Dec 3, 2024)
Last updated October 26, 2026 · Data: CoinGecko via CoinCoverage · For reference only, not financial advice.
How much is TRX worth in dollars?
Live conversion at $0.3306. For custom amounts use our crypto calculator.
| TRX | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 TRX | $0.33 |
| 5 TRX | $1.65 |
| 10 TRX | $3.31 |
| 50 TRX | $16.53 |
| 100 TRX | $33.06 |
TRON's price journey
TRON (TRX) is a layer-1 blockchain founded in 2017 by Justin Sun, dominating USDT stablecoin transfers. It offers near-zero fees and high throughput, with TRX used for fees, staking and governance.
| Date | Price | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $0.002 | ICO era |
| Jan 2018 | $0.30 | Bubble ATH |
| 2020 | $0.015 | Bear accumulation |
| Apr 2021 | $0.18 | Bull rebound |
| 2022 | $0.05 | Bear low |
| 2024 | $0.28 | USDT growth rally |
| Dec 2024 | $0.43 | New all-time high |
| Apr 2025 | $0.24 | Correction |
| May 2026 | $0.33 | Mid-2026 level |
| Sep 2026 | Live | See live price above |
Sources: CoinGecko, exchange history. Prices approximate.
Four forces that move TRON price
USDT Dominance
Over half of all USDT flows on TRON. Every stablecoin transfer burns energy/fees in TRX — rising USDT supply and transfer counts are TRX's fundamental engine.
Staking Yield
TRX staking pays ~4–6%, among the highest for majors, locking significant supply. Yield demand supports price in sideways markets.
Justin Sun Headlines
Sun's acquisitions, exchange moves (HTX/Poloniex) and marketing stunts swing TRX. Positive expansion news rallies; controversy-driven headlines dump it.
Low Fees Moat
TRON's near-zero fees keep it the default for small USDT remittances, especially in Asia and emerging markets. Any fee hike or competing L2 threatens this moat.
TRON Price — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TRON price today?
TRON (TRX) price today is shown live above, updated every 60 seconds from CoinGecko with 24h change, high/low, market cap and 7-day chart.
What is TRON's all-time high?
TRX's all-time high is about $0.43, set in December 2024 on record USDT activity. Its prior 2018 peak was ~$0.30.
What is TRON used for?
TRX pays fees, stakes for yield/votes, and powers the network carrying most USDT transfers — plus DeFi (JustLend, SunSwap) and USDD stablecoin.
Why is TRON popular for USDT?
TRON USDT transfers cost pennies and confirm in seconds vs dollars on Ethereum. For remittances and exchange arbitrage, it is the cheapest rail.
Does TRX have staking rewards?
Yes — staking TRX typically yields ~4–6% via Super Representatives, paid in TRX with 3-day unstaking.
Is TRON centralized?
Critics note 27 Super Representatives and Justin Sun's influence make it more centralized than Ethereum. Supporters argue DPoS is a deliberate speed trade-off.
Will TRX reach $1?
That is roughly 3x from recent levels (~$90B market cap). It would need continued USDT dominance plus a broad altseason — ambitious but not impossible.
How is TRX different from ETH?
TRX prioritizes cheap stablecoin transfers with DPoS; ETH prioritizes decentralized smart contracts with PoS. TRON wins on fees; Ethereum wins on ecosystem depth.
What is USDD?
USDD is TRON's over-collateralized stablecoin, rebooted after 2022 volatility. It adds DeFi demand for TRX but carries its own peg-risk history.
Where to buy TRON?
TRX trades on Binance, Kraken, KuCoin and most majors (limited on Coinbase US). TRON's SunSwap offers on-chain swaps.