USDT on TRON Outpaces Bitcoin in CoinsBee Payments
CoinsBee, a crypto payment processor, released data on September 22, 2026, showing that USDT on the TRON network generated roughly 1.8 times as many completed payments as Bitcoin over a 90-day window from June 4 to September 1, 2026. TRC-20 USDT also processed about 1.9 times as many transactions as Ethereum during the same period.
The shift is part of a broader trend: USDT on TRON accounted for 16.23% of all CoinsBee payments year-to-date in 2026, up from 9.92% in 2025. That represents a 64% increase in payment share. Within USDT activity on the platform, TRC-20 USDT represented 44.6% of transaction count and 64.5% of total USDT turnover.
Why Low Fees and Exchange Support Drive TRON Stablecoin Use
The dominance of TRC-20 USDT on CoinsBee underscores a key dynamic in crypto payments: low transaction costs and wide exchange support often matter more to merchants and users than an asset’s role in investment markets. TRON’s network fees are typically a fraction of a cent, making it attractive for frequent, small-value transfers. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s average transaction fee has hovered around $2 to $5 in recent months, and Ethereum’s gas fees can spike during network congestion.
CoinsBee’s data is platform-specific and should not be generalized to global crypto payments. It does not measure total global payment volume across all merchants, wallets, or chains. However, the trend on CoinsBee is clear: USDT on TRON has become a larger payment rail than Bitcoin by completed transaction count over the measured window.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Surge Today
In broader market action on September 22, 2026, Bitcoin is trading at $85,364.99, up 5.20% today, while Ethereum is at $2,728.20, up 3.22%. The gains come amid renewed optimism in the crypto sector, though no specific catalyst has been confirmed. The price movements may influence payment behavior, as users often prefer to spend stablecoins during volatility while holding assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
CoinsBee and TRON DAO are also running a 2% promotional discount using code USDT-TRC from September 21 through October 5, 2026, which could temporarily boost USDT on TRON payment activity during the campaign period.
What to Watch: CoinsBee’s Next Data Release and Promo Impact
Investors and industry watchers should monitor CoinsBee’s next data release, expected after the promotional period ends on October 5, 2026, to see if the USDT on TRON trend persists without the discount incentive. A sustained increase in payment share above 16.23% would confirm that the shift is structural rather than promotional.
Additionally, any changes in Bitcoin or Ethereum transaction fees could alter the competitive landscape. If Bitcoin fees drop significantly, users might switch back. For now, the data suggests that on CoinsBee, USDT on TRON is the preferred payment method by transaction count.
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