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Justin Sun’s Tron Inc. Adds 175K TRX tokens in $50K Purchase

The crypto firm continues expanding its TRX holdings, adding 177,819 tokens earlier at $0.28, as Justin Sun comments on X, “Just buying more.”

Written By Kenrodgers Fabian Kenrodgers Fabian
Fact Checked by Dishita Malvania Dishita Malvania
Published 2026-03-05·Updated 4 months ago
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Justin Sun’s Tron Inc. Adds 175K TRX tokens in $50K Purchase

Key Highlights

  • Tron Inc. boosted its TRX treasury with over 175K tokens, bringing total holdings close to 685M TRX worth $195M.
  • TRON network hit 994M transactions in Q4 2025, showing steady growth and strong user engagement across apps and content.
  • Tron now holds $86B in stablecoins, dominated by USDT, reflecting steady growth since 2022 and institutional-ready infrastructure.

Tron Inc., the crypto firm led by billionaire Justin Sun, is steadily increasing its TRON (TRX) holdings. The company disclosed on Thursday that it purchased 175,251 TRX tokens valued at just over $50,000, lifting its total treasury to nearly 685 million TRX—worth roughly $195 million at current market prices.

The latest purchase follows an additional acquisition of 177,819 TRX, which is the TRON blockchain’s own token, a day earlier at an average price of $0.28 per token, reflecting what the firm described as a continued effort to strengthen shareholder value through systematic TRX accumulation.

Just buying more https://t.co/hlz2XL5jkG

— H.E. Justin Sun 👨‍🚀 🌞 (@justinsuntron) March 5, 2026

So far this month, the project has seen the addition of around 886,000 TRX tokens, valued at over $250,000. The latest purchases are part of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its balance sheet by accumulating the native token.

The company was created in July 2025 after a merger between TRON and SRM Entertainment. Since it was formed, the company has been focused on building up the TRON ecosystem, working on the blockchain itself, managing its TRX holdings, and taking part in staking. It’s also starting to branch out into entertainment merchandise connected to the brand. Justin Sun stays actively involved as a strategic advisor, helping guide the company’s overall direction.

TRON network activity and stability

TRX powers everything on the network, from transactions to apps and digital content. In the last quarter of 2025, activity on the blockchain jumped noticeably, with more than 994 million transactions recorded. That’s a 16.5% increase over the previous quarter, showing that both users and apps are engaging with TRON more than ever.

On October 28, daily transactions hit a record 12.6 million. Throughout the year, daily activity started around 8 million and steadily climbed, often topping 12 million on busy days. The network still had extra capacity, so it could handle more traffic without slowing down. Analytics platform Lookonchain confirmed the activity on X, showing strong user engagement and adoption.

Additionally, Tron is expanding its infrastructure to serve big institutions. Sun predicted that this year will bring major TradeFi players, like BlackRock, Nasdaq, and NYSE, onto blockchain for settlements and tokenized assets. “Our focus is to support stablecoins, issuers, and developers with low fees and high throughput,” Sun said.

Tron’s stablecoin holdings have steadily grown from $30 billion in mid-2022 to over $86 billion today. According to the DeFiLlama data, Tron now holds $86.17 billion in stablecoins, with USDT making up 98.37% of the total. Over the past week, the supply dipped slightly by $5.21 million, showing short-term stability. 

Also Read: Eric Trump Said Bitcoin Would Hit $120,000 to $150,000 Next Month: Fact Check

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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