A wave of capital is flowing out of Ethereum [ETH] and into Tron [TRX]

With $1.52 billion in stablecoins migrating to Tron, investors appear to be favoring lower-cost chains and diversifying beyond traditional USD-backed assets.

A wave of capital is flowing out of Ethereum [ETH] and into Tron [TRX], signaling a notable shift in user behavior across the crypto ecosystem.

This week saw $1.52 billion in stablecoins migrate to Tron, while investors appear to be favoring lower-cost chains and diversifying beyond traditional USD-backed assets.

This trend is highlighting changing priorities in a market where efficiency, scalability, and stablecoin variety are becoming key drivers of activity.

Tron pulls $1.52B in stablecoins

Over the past seven days, Tron received an impressive $1.52 billion in stablecoins, mainly USDT and USDC.

This surge places Tron well ahead of other blockchains in terms of net stablecoin inflows and signals a strong preference for low-cost, high-efficiency networks among users.

In contrast, Ethereum experienced a net outflow of $1.02 billion, making it the top 15 chain with the sharpest decline in stablecoin balances.

Source: X

The data from Chain Capital suggests a significant rotation of capital as users become more cost-conscious due to Ethereum’s high gas fees and network congestion.

Benfitting from this trend are Tron, Hyperliquid [HYPE], Toncoin [TON], and Arbitrum [ARB]. Meanwhile, chains like Avalanche, Base, and Solana[SOL] are seeing outflows.

These shifts highlight the real-time changes in user behavior and capital allocation. Liquidity is increasingly flowing toward platforms that provide streamlined, cost-efficient on-chain experiences, particularly for stablecoin-heavy transactions.

The rise of non-USD denominated coins

Along with capital shifting to chains like Tron, the supply of non-USD stablecoins is quietly climbing — especially on cost-efficient chains.

Data from Base shows a recent uptick in stablecoins like NGNC, IDRX, and BRZ, with small but visible growth in CADC and MXNe.

Source: X

While USD-backed coins like USDT and USDC still take the lead, the emerging presence of regional stablecoins signals opportunities for FX hedging, cross-border payments, and e-commerce ventures. As demand for multi-currency exposure increases, chains offering faster and cheaper execution are becoming the preferred platforms for deploying this stablecoin diversity.

This shift in capital flows and the emerging landscape of stablecoins highlight a broader evolution within the crypto ecosystem. As users prioritize lower costs, higher throughput, and diverse use cases, they are making interesting choices that are shaping the future of the industry.