The crypto market has remained volatile throughout 2026 as investors continue debating when Bitcoin (BTC) will establish a durable bottom.

While broader market sentiment remains uncertain, some altcoins have shown resilience. Among them, TRON (TRX) is now flashing technical and on-chain signals that raise questions about its bottom.

TRX Price Action Steadies After a 16% Slide

According to 10x Research, TRX fell around 16% from its May high before finding support in late June. It now sits above both the 7-day and 30-day moving averages.

The firm reads both reclaims as bullish momentum signals. The altcoin has gained 2.2% over the past week and recovered 6% from its lows. Still, TRX remains 11% below its May peak.

The token trades near $0.33, about 23% under its record high of $0.4313.

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Stablecoin Activity and Treasury Buying Support the Bullish Case

Beyond the improving technical picture, growing institutional accumulation and strong network usage are reinforcing the positive outlook for TRX.

Nasdaq-listed Tron Inc. has continued expanding its treasury, purchasing another 150,742 TRX on Sunday at an average price of $0.3317. The acquisition lifted its holdings to more than 706.9 million TRX.

The Nasdaq-listed company purchases roughly $50,000 of TRX daily under a 360-day accumulation plan.

“We are executing a deliberate accumulation strategy that reflects our confidence in TRON’s scalability, real-world utility, and long-term value creation,”  Rich Miller, CEO, Tron Inc., noted in a filing.

Network fundamentals also remain strong. According to a July CryptoQuant report, the TRON blockchain now hosts roughly $90 billion in circulating Tether (USDT). The network processes around $24 billion in daily transfer volume across approximately 2.2 million USDT transactions.

“This surging stablecoin demand reinforces the network’s position as a primary global settlement layer for retail payments,” 10x Research wrote.

Lower transaction costs have further strengthened network activity. Following last year’s gas fee reduction, average transaction fees have fallen 65% year over year to around $0.49. 

While TRX remains below its May high, the combination of improving technical momentum, continued treasury accumulation, and strong stablecoin activity suggests downside pressure may be easing. 

Whether the token has established a lasting bottom will likely depend on broader crypto market sentiment and Bitcoin’s next major move.

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Source: BeInCrypto