Justin Sun: HTX Poised to Reclaim Top Three Global Spot

In late March, TRON founder Justin Sun graced the cover of Forbes. In a statement for the HTX exchange, he described this as an opportunity to represent not only himself but the entire crypto industry on a global stage.

Forbes dubbed Sun a “crypto billionaire who helped the Trump family earn $400 million.”

“An important step, but just the beginning. It confirms our achievements in the industry, strengthens the reputation of HTX and TRON, and enhances their recognition. In business, Forbes’ endorsement is a sign of trust and authority,” commented Sun.

The entrepreneur became the second Chinese individual after Jack Ma to be featured on the magazine’s cover.

“The main difference is that when Ma appeared on the Forbes cover, Alibaba was already a well-known brand. Blockchain is still in its early stages. Out of seven billion people on the planet, TRON has only 300 million users. We are just at the beginning,” Sun asserts.

Previously, three representatives of the crypto industry appeared on the magazine’s cover: Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, and former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried. Recently, Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, joined them.

Speaking about his role in the industry, Sun expressed optimism and plans to remain in it for at least several more decades to elevate it to a new level:

“I believe I can contribute to the crypto industry for another 40 years. I entered this field in 2012 — it’s only been 13 years. If given three times more time, I am confident I can take the industry to new heights.”

Sun also noted the steady growth in trading volumes and successful asset listings on HTX. He reported a net inflow of over $100 million for three consecutive months.

“At the current level of liquidity, HTX ranks sixth in the world. With the right efforts, we have every chance to return to the global top three,” he stated.

Sun added that Forbes recently included HTX in the list of the world’s most reliable crypto exchanges. Following its rebranding (HTX was formerly known as Huobi), the platform has become more recognizable and accessible to users worldwide.

Earlier, Sun announced the launch of AI products and a new season of meme tokens on TRON.