Why TRX Could Be the Sleeper Hit of the Crypto Market in 2025

TRON’s native token, TRX, is generating buzz as a potentially undervalued asset in the cryptocurrency space.

A recent post by @CryptoPatel on X has sparked interest, highlighting TRX’s historical price performance against Bitcoin (BTC). In 2018, TRX reached $0.30 when BTC was $17,178, and in 2021, it hit $0.18 with BTC at $64,899. Today, with BTC soaring to $113,000, TRX lingers at $0.32 despite significant ecosystem growth. This disparity has led some to argue that TRX is overdue for a breakout, fueled by TRON’s robust adoption and innovative developments.

TRON, founded by Justin Sun in 2014 and overseen by the TRON Foundation since 2017, operates as a decentralized proof-of-stake blockchain with smart contract capabilities. Its low transaction fees and high throughput have made it a favorite for DeFi and stablecoin applications, notably hosting a large share of USDT. Recent milestones, such as the SunPump platform generating 1.84 million TRX in revenue since its launch and partnerships with Oraichain for AI integration, underscore TRON’s expanding ecosystem (KuCoin Learn, 2025). With a circulating supply of 95 billion tokens and a market cap of approximately $268,691 (CoinGecko, 2025), TRX’s fundamentals suggest untapped potential.

However, TRON’s journey hasn’t been without controversy. The 2017 ICO, which raised $70 million just before China’s ban on digital tokens, and subsequent SEC charges against Sun in 2023 for unregistered securities and market manipulation, have cast shadows. Critics, including blockchain analyst Michael Borkowski (2023), have labeled TRON an Ethereum clone with overstated transaction claims. Despite this, its DeFi ecosystem, including platforms like JustLend DAO and SunSwap, positions it as the second-largest Layer 1 blockchain by total value locked (TVL), challenging the narrative of stagnation.

As the crypto market evolves, TRX’s supporters rally behind the #MTGA (Make TRON Great Again) movement, betting on its tech and community resilience to rewrite its story.

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