Staking TRX for energy isn't as viable as it used to be for small to mid-sized traders.

 To get enough energy for a single USDT transfer now, you have to stake thousands of TRX. For a lot of people, that’s thousands of dollars in liquidity locked up just to save $1-2 on a fee. It seems like the ecosystem is shifting toward a model where renting is the only way to stay liquid while keeping fees low. Staking is great for long-term holders, but for active trading, the opportunity cost of locked TRX is too high.