TRON’s TRX token experienced a notable rise of approximately 3% overnight on May 29, 2025, following a handshake between founder Justin Sun and Donald Trump Jr. at the Bitcoin 2025 conference held in Las Vegas.
This encounter generated significant chatter on crypto Twitter, as it highlighted the growing interest from the Trump family in digital assets. With Trump Jr. announcing his exit from politics to concentrate on the cryptocurrency sector, questions are surfacing regarding whether political ties could provide TRON with a unique advantage in the U.S. market.
Finally meet in person @DonaldJTrumpJr ! Let’s keep doing great things together! pic.twitter.com/5EDroVEXnH
— H.E. Justin Sun (@justinsuntron) May 29, 2025
As the Trump camp increasingly advocates for pro-crypto policies such as a national Bitcoin reserve and relaxed regulations for stablecoins, TRON appears to be positioned for potential growth. This photograph serves as a pivotal moment for the platform, which has encountered ongoing scrutiny from U.S. regulators.
TRX 2025 Momentum: Growth by the Numbers
Aside from the political developments, TRON and its TRX token are demonstrating robust performance throughout 2025. Currently, more than half of all Tether (USDT), valued at around $73.8 billion, is utilized on the TRON network, with Tether having issued an additional $16 billion in new USDT on TRON this year alone.
TRON has emerged as the leading blockchain for global stablecoin payments, according to @CryptoQuant_com#TRON #USDThttps://t.co/bev3Ntky1D
— Finance Newso.com (@Finance Newso) May 19, 2025
A significant upgrade to the mainnet on May 28 has further improved performance, paving the way for a comprehensive Q3 overhaul that will focus on rapid transaction finality and ARM-native nodes.
Additionally, TRON has enhanced its appeal to retail investors. A new collaboration with MoonPay now allows U.S. users to purchase TRX with debit cards in just minutes, specifically targeting the audience that a Trump-backed crypto initiative might attract.
Financially, the first quarter of 2025 marked a record-setting performance with revenues reaching $760 million and daily active addresses hitting 2.4 million. These achievements underscore that TRON’s growth is not merely driven by speculation but rather by tangible utility and increasing user engagement.
On May 30, Justin Sun posted a cryptic tweet stating, “Progress.”
Progress. https://t.co/YMEY0EfD8f
— H.E. Justin Sun (@justinsuntron) May 30, 2025
This solitary remark resulted in a 15% surge in transaction volume, elevating TRX to $0.1115, up 1.2% on the day. The TRX/USDT trading pair on Binance rose by 2.1%, with the TRX/BTC pair also showing gains.
Overall trading volume increased by 18% across major exchanges, pushing the token above its 50-day moving average and bolstering short-term bullish sentiment.
Trump-Era Alliances: Simple Breakdown of the Risks and Rewards
Justin Sun’s relationship with Donald Trump Jr. extends beyond mere publicity, as Sun is a significant holder of the $TRUMP memecoin and serves as an advisor for the Trump family’s crypto venture. This situation grants him direct access to policymakers who are becoming increasingly supportive of digital assets.
Tron founder @justinsuntron has received a Trump-branded Golden Tourbillon watch for being the top holder of President @realDonaldTrump’s memecoin.#Trump #Sunhttps://t.co/NI4bVy3smJ
— Finance Newso.com (@Finance Newso) May 23, 2025
As a reward for being the leading holder of President Trump’s memecoin, Sun was awarded a Trump-branded Golden Tourbillon watch during a private dinner hosted by the former president.
While critics argue that this arrangement presents a conflict of interest, recent developments suggest that the timing is critical: the SEC has recently dropped or settled cases against several cryptocurrency firms, including Coinbase, ConsenSys, and Immutable. With the regulatory environment easing, TRON might also see a reprieve, especially as Sun advocates for a TRON ETF and clearer DeFi regulations.
The SEC’s more lenient approach has already been apparent; in February 2025, the agency indicated to a federal judge that it was negotiating to put a hold on its civil fraud lawsuit against Sun and his affiliated entities (including the Tron Foundation and BitTorrent Foundation).
This lawsuit, initiated in 2023, accused Sun of illegally distributing TRX and BTT tokens and manipulating trading volumes through undisclosed celebrity endorsements.
A potential pause in the case could lead to a settlement, emphasizing how Sun’s political connections might transform regulatory challenges into advantageous opportunities.
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