Major change of the market was noted by Justin Sun. He pointed out that on-chain metrics now represent real demand. In his opinion, AI agents have ceased to be purely theoretical. They are actively selling and creating tangible action. This signifies a shift in hype to utility. There is interest in networks with practical application.
TRON Is Top in Revenue and Activity
TRON registered approximately 1.1 million dollars in the 24 hour revenue. This was a drastic 56 percent day-in day-out growth. It had a high performance compared to other leading networks. Base earned approximately $176K, whereas Ethereum experienced approximately $71K within the same time. These figures indicate the supremacy of TRON in real usage. The network is still effective in handling high volumes of transactions. A lot of this is through transfers of stablecoins. TRON is a favorite chain in fast and cheap purchases.
The AI agents are becoming autonomous in blockchain networks. They run the transactions, communicate with protocols, and create activity. This as behavior generates organic demand. It represents actual utility as opposed to trading speculation. This trend could increase with the further growth of AI. It may be of benefit to networks that are optimized to be fast and low cost. TRON seems to be fitting in this setting quite well. It has infrastructure of high frequency transactions.
Market Reactions Only Partly Positive
The society is optimistic and skeptical. Fans refer to the steady performance of TRON. They emphasize its potential to generate income and deal with huge amounts. According to critics, the activity of TRON remains unnoticed in many cases. They draw parallels to those ecosystems that pay more attention to developers and innovation. This gap portrays a wider argument. The issue of usage versus innovation is still defining blockchain narratives.
It is changing its emphasis to quantifiable measures. Stories are no longer as important as revenues and volume of transactions. AI may emerge as one of the primary driving forces behind the use of blockchain. The networks that can capture this demand in their early stages have a strong opportunity. The present performance of TRON implies a well-positioned company. Sustainability, however, will be determined on future growth.
AI is no longer a crypto fanciful notion. It is thrusting on-chain action. This is evidenced by the increase in revenues of TRON. Actual use is becoming the distinguishing factor. The second stage of the market can reward networks which provide real utility.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
ETH 15-minute drop of 0.69%: Price pressure from declining burn volume and short-term capital arbitrage
2026-04-09 18:00 to 2026-04-09 18:15 (UTC), ETH closed down 0.69% within a 0.88% intraday trading range, with the price fluctuating between 2203.91 and 2223.58 USDT. Trading volume in this range rose slightly, market attention stayed high, but short-term volatility increased, prompting investor caution.
The main drivers behind this unusual move are that ETH on-chain Gas fees have fallen to historical lows, causing the EIP-1559 burn amount to decline. As a result, the net-supply contraction effect weakened, and the supply-demand structure faced adjustment pressure in the short term. Meanwhile,
GateNews21m ago
ETH 15-minute pump of 0.71%: spot marginal buy pressure amplifies liquidity, pushing the short-term move higher
2026-04-09 17:00 to 2026-04-09 17:15 (UTC), the ETH price fluctuated in the range of 2207.09 to 2224.42 USDT, recording a positive return of +0.71%, with an amplitude of 0.78%. The short-term price increase attracted market attention. Although overall sentiment remains relatively cautious, volatility in the spot market has increased.
The main driving force behind this move was that the spot market saw marginal active buy orders amid a backdrop of tighter derivatives conditions and an overall contraction in liquidity. As ETH perpetual contract open interest and trading volume both saw a clear decline (within 24 hours, it c
GateNews1h ago
ETH 15-minute pump 1.31%: On-chain capital inflows and whale buying power are in sync, driving the rally
2026-04-09 15:30 to 2026-04-09 15:45 (UTC), the ETH price closed at 2219.86 USDT, with a range low of 2181.68 USDT. The 15-minute return was +1.31%, and the amplitude was 1.75%. During this period, market trading activity was active, attention increased significantly, and short-term volatility intensified.
The main drivers of this unusual move are on-chain capital inflows and persistent buying by large whales. First, on-chain trading volume suddenly surged during the window above; the frequency of large transfers increased, indicating that institutions or major players entered quickly. At the same time, active addresses
GateNews2h ago
Bitcoin ETF Sees $159.62M Single-Day Outflow While Ethereum and Solana ETFs Continue Negative Trend
Gate News message, according to April 9 data, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a single-day net outflow of 2,242 BTC (valued at $159.62M), while showing a 7-day net inflow of 2,723 BTC ($193.89M). Ethereum ETFs experienced a single-day net outflow of 23,158 ETH ($50.48M), with 7-day net outflows reaching 22,90
GateNews3h ago
Ethereum developer Joe Schiarizzi runs for Virginia congressional seat as a Democrat
Gate News update: On April 9, Ethereum developer Joe Schiarizzi is running for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat. Joe Schiarizzi says he is against Trump and argues that cryptocurrencies should focus on public-interest use cases, not be used for political profit. He also criticizes some lawmakers who support cryptocurrencies as opportunists, saying these people have no real interest in the underlying crypto technology.
GateNews3h ago
Grayscale transferred 5,322 ETH and 155.649 BTC to a certain CEX, with a total value of over $22 million
Gate News update, April 9. Arkham monitoring shows that about an hour ago, Grayscale transferred a total of 5,322 ETH (worth $11.6 million) and 155.649 BTC (worth $11.07 million) to a certain CEX Prime address.
GateNews4h ago
