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By AI Boost|Edited by Aoyon Ashraf
May 16, 2025, 4:56 p.m.
- US-China trade tensions escalate as new tariff threats send ripples through cryptocurrency markets, with TRX experiencing increased volatility.
- Tron’s USDT circulation reaches record $73.8 billion on-chain, cementing its position as the dominant blockchain for stablecoin transactions.
- Major institutional players quietly accumulate TRX positions amid regulatory clarity improvements, with World Liberty Financial’s integration boosting investor confidence.
Global economic uncertainties are weighing on cryptocurrency markets as TRX consolidates following its recent failed breakout attempt.
The token, which established a trading range between $0.271 and $0.278, has shown resilience despite mounting trade tensions between major economies.
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Tron’s blockchain continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals, processing over $1 billion in daily transaction volume while maintaining its position as the primary network for USDT circulation with over 70% market share.
Technical Analysis Highlights
- TRX-USD established a 24-hour trading range of $0.271 to $0.278, representing a 2.95% spread.
- A bullish breakout attempt occurred during the 05:00 hour with high volume (121.2M), reaching $0.278 but failed to sustain momentum.
- Resistance zone formed around $0.277-$0.278, with support established at $0.271, tested twice with increasing volume.
- Price action shows consolidation following rejection at resistance, with $0.273 sitting near the midpoint of the range.
- Significant bullish momentum emerged in the last hour, breaking out of consolidation with a move from $0.271 to $0.272.
- Notable reversal at 13:34 saw volume spike to 5.4M as TRX surged from $0.270 to $0.271.
- Momentum accelerated between 13:55-14:00, with price reaching $0.272620, establishing a new resistance level.
- Despite a brief pullback to $0.272052, strong buying pressure maintained support above $0.272.
- The hour closed at $0.272442, representing a 0.5% gain from the opening.
- Substantial volume increase during the breakout confirms strength of the upward move, suggesting potential continuation.
Disclaimer: This article was generated with AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk’s full AI Policy. This article may include information from external sources, which are listed below when applicable.
External References
- “Tron (TRX) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Target $0.60 In The Next 60 Days As TRX Price Crosses Key $0.25 Level“, Cryptopolitan, published May 15, 2025.
- “Tron Price Prediction 2025–2031: Will Tron reach $1?“, Cryptopolitan, published May 16, 2025.
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