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🚨 JUST IN: Tether minted 2B $USDT on Ethereum — part of 3B #USDT minted in the last 48 hours across #ETHEREUM & #TRON

Total $29B USDT minted on Ethereum in the 365 Days.
Wallet Address: 0x5754284f345afc66a98fbB0a0Afe71e0F007B949
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The stablecoin landscape is heating up fast, and Tether is at the center of it all. In just three days, the company minted an astounding 3 billion USDT, with 2 billion on #Ethereum and 1 billion on #Tron . This surge in minting suggests a rising demand for liquidity across crypto exchanges, but also raises more profound questions about the intent and consequences of such stablecoin activity.
As traders brace for potential market swings, the networks hosting the newly minted tokens, #Ethereum and #TRON , are simultaneously grappling with price volatility, resistance challenges, and heightened scrutiny. Recent reports showing that illicit transactions involving stablecoins are heavily concentrated on these two networks add more complexity to the situation. This paints a picture of a market ripe with opportunity yet shadowed by risk.
Why is Tether Minting So Much USDT?
The scale of stablecoin activity has increased rapidly in 2025, and Tether has led the charge. According to Spot On Chain, the TRON network now holds $71.71 billion in #USDT supply, marking it as the dominant chain by stablecoin volume. Since January alone, 12 billion USDT have been issued on TRON, showing a massive shift in demand patterns toward low-cost, high-speed blockchains.
Meanwhile, Ethereum received 2 billion USDT in just the past few days, bringing renewed focus to the smart contract leader’s role in stablecoin circulation. This minting spree often correlates with rising institutional and retail demand, especially when traders are positioning for sharp price moves or increased exchange liquidity. But it’s not just about liquidity. Tether’s growing footprint across chains is happening while regulatory concerns and criminal use cases make headlines once again.
What the Crypto Crime Reports Reveal
Bitrace, a blockchain forensics firm, recently published a report showing Ethereum and TRON are the top networks used for illicit crypto activity, particularly for stablecoins like USDT and USDC. According to the data, high-risk addresses received over $649 billion in stablecoins during 2024, a marginal increase over the previous year but still alarmingly high.
These addresses are typically linked to scams, money laundering operations, or sanctioned entities. The use of stablecoins on these networks provides both anonymity and convenience, making enforcement incredibly difficult. The correlation between stablecoin activity and illicit flows may not be new, but the scale and speed are certainly setting off alarms. The report has intensified the debate over whether stablecoin issuers and public chains like Ethereum and TRON are doing enough to limit abuse, especially as Tether’s influence in the market continues to expand.
Can Ethereum Break Through Resistance?
Although the Ethereum price has stabilized around $1,800, it is presented with a significant technical resistance level in the 50-day EMA, approximately $1,860 away. The potential to spark further bullish momentum still remains, especially if the Relative Strength Index (RSI) finds itself further in the overbought territory.
Bulls still hold a bullish sentiment, and this is clear by the RSI currently sitting at 55.38. Despite this, Ethereum is below its 50, 100, and 200-day EMAs, indicating that a bullish trend may require more conviction before being considered a trend reversal. Should the selling pressure continue to mount, Ethereum may retest key levels around $1,500, or even $1,400 in the worst-case situation. Conversely, if buy volume continues to increase (due partly to stablecoins), Ethereum could be testing $2,000 resistance in the upcoming sessions.

Chart 1 – ETH/USDT Price Analysis, published on TradingView, April 30th, 2025.
Is TRON’s Bullish Outlook at Risk?
TRON support appears fragile as prices test the 50-day EMA near $0.24. With upside resistance capped below $0.25 and the RSI retracing from recent highs, the asset may be entering a consolidation phase or even facing a short-term correction.
If the 50-day EMA fails, TRON support might hold at the 100-day EMA ($0.23), but the real concern lies at the 200-day EMA around $0.22, a level that could be retested if bearish sentiment grows. Despite these technical headwinds, the sheer volume of USDT minted on TRON indicates confidence from large stakeholders. Whether that translates into price strength remains to be seen, but the network’s dominant position in stablecoin supply makes it a critical one to watch.

Chart 2 – TRX/USDT Price Analysis, published on TradingView, April 30th, 2025.
Stablecoins Signal More Than Liquidity
The sudden rise in stablecoin activity is more than just a liquidity response; it’s a warning and an opportunity rolled into one. With Ethereum price pushing against resistance and TRON support facing cracks, investors are in a delicate balancing act.
Tether’s massive USDT issuance is clearly a sign of increasing on-chain demand, but it’s also attracting unwanted attention due to its association with high-risk transactions. Whether this activity pushes the market upward or sets off a correction depends on how both networks handle the challenges ahead. One thing is clear that the battle for stablecoin dominance is reshaping the crypto market, and Ethereum and TRON are right at the heart of it.

BNB Chain has demonstrated resilience in the current market cycle, with its native token BNB trading only 10% below its previous all-time high. This performance is notable compared to other major altcoins. Here's a breakdown of how BNB stacks up ¹:
- BNB Performance: Down 10% from its all-time high, showcasing relative strength and stability.
- Comparison to Other Altcoins:
- Ethereum (ETH): Down 63% from its peak.
- Solana (SOL): Down 40% from its peak.
- XRP: Up 19% from its previous high.
- Tron (TRX): Up 49% from its previous high.
BNB's resilience can be attributed to its:
- Strong Ecosystem: BNB Chain supports a massive ecosystem with 5,686 DApps, surpassing Ethereum's 4,987.
- Daily Transactions: BNB Chain processes around 4 million daily transactions, ahead of Ethereum and XRP Ledger.
- Active Addresses: BNB Chain has approximately 1.1 million daily active addresses, beating Ethereum and XRP Ledger.
- Total Value Locked (TVL): BNB Chain ranks third in TVL, with $5.8 billion, behind Ethereum and Solana.
However, BNB Chain's revenue lags behind competitors, with $194 million in fees generated in 2024, compared to Ethereum's $2.5 billion and Tron's $2.1 billion. Despite this, BNB's fundamentals and growing adoption contribute to its resilience in the market.
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