According to the latest CryptoQuant report, "Annual Exchange Leader Report: The Year of Derivative Expansion", MEXC topped global exchange rankings with a comprehensive score of 0.814, surpassingAccording to the latest CryptoQuant report, "Annual Exchange Leader Report: The Year of Derivative Expansion", MEXC topped global exchange rankings with a comprehensive score of 0.814, surpassing

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CryptoQuant's 2025 Annual Report: MEXC Leads Comprehensive Rankings with Spot Trading Volume Surging Nearly 90%

Author: MEXC

Sep 21, 2026MEXC

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According to the latest CryptoQuant report, "Annual Exchange Leader Report: The Year of Derivative Expansion", MEXC topped global exchange rankings with a comprehensive score of 0.814, surpassing mainstream platforms such as Binance (0.746) and Bybit (0.739). Data reveals that MEXC achieved remarkable growth in 2025, with total platform trading volume reaching $10.4 trillion USD—an increase of $4.9 trillion USD year-over-year. Through exceptional performance in both spot and derivatives trading, MEXC has established itself as a core platform for investors seeking market opportunities. This landmark report not only validates MEXC's achievements in 2025 but also powerfully demonstrates the platform's unwavering "user-first" philosophy.

Since winning "Best Crypto Exchange in Asia" at the Dubai Crypto Expo in 2021, MEXC has continuously pursued excellence. We recognize that meeting global user needs requires perfecting diversified products, seamless experiences, robust security guarantees, and competitive cost advantages. Guided by our core philosophy of "M (Most Trending Tokens), E (Everyday Airdrops), X (Xtremely Low Fees), C (Comprehensive Liquidity)", MEXC is committed to serving as your trusted trading partner.

M: Most Market Coverage for Long-Tail Opportunities

Searching for the next high-potential investment? MEXC is the platform you cannot afford to miss.

The CryptoQuant report highlights MEXC's overwhelming advantage in trading pair coverage. We offer up to 2,278 spot trading pairs and 824 futures trading pairs—over 6 times more than mainstream exchanges. From emerging meme coins and promising DeFi projects to long-tail altcoins, MEXC maintains industry-leading listing speed. Beyond standard spot and futures trading, MEXC supports diverse strategies including high-frequency trading (HFT), quantitative arbitrage, trend following, grid trading, and more—comprehensively addressing varied user requirements.

Data Highlights: MEXC's spot trading volume surged nearly 90% year-over-year in 2025, with rankings leaping from ninth to fourth place. In "other altcoin" trading volume growth, MEXC leads the market, solidifying its position as the premier platform for capturing emerging trends.
User Advantage: When new projects launch, MEXC users gain early access, enabling them to capitalize on every potential opportunity before the wider market.

E: Everyday Airdrops & Generous Rewards for MX Holders

At MEXC, trading extends beyond transactions—it's a continuous rewards journey.

We believe user loyalty deserves recognition. MEXC has developed the industry's most competitive reward ecosystem, where both "holding" and "trading" generate additional value.

Innovative Airdrop Framework: Through cutting-edge airdrop mechanisms and a robust trading ecosystem, MEXC has become a pivotal platform for cryptocurrency investors seeking promising projects and asset appreciation. We provide multiple airdrop opportunities including Kickstarter, Launchpad, Launchpool, and Airdrop+—enabling accessible participation and distribution of high-potential tokens.
Return Projection: Based on current data, holding 1,000 MX and actively participating in platform activities for 12 consecutive months can yield an annualized return of 19.07%. Essentially, holding MX resembles owning high-dividend stocks that regularly distribute "dividends" through airdrop rewards.

How to Participate:
- Register and Complete KYC: Ensure your account has a verified identity
  Maintain MX Balance: Hold a minimum of 5 MX in your spot account for 24 consecutive hours
  Execute Futures Trade: Complete at least one futures transaction (no minimum amount required)
  Access Sunshine Award: Navigate to the event page via the MEXC App or website, participate in active projects with one click, and claim your share of the prize pool

X: Xtremely Low Fees for Active Traders

At MEXC, every dollar saved in transaction fees flows directly to your bottom line.

The CryptoQuant report specifically emphasizes that MEXC's growth momentum stems from aggressive cost optimization. Our "Zero Fee Revolution" is actively reshaping industry standards.

Spot Trading Fees: Maker 0%, Taker only 0.02%—compared to the industry standard of 0.1%
Futures Trading Fees: Maker 0%, Taker as low as 0.01%
Additional Discounts: Holding MX platform tokens unlocks enhanced fee reductions and exclusive MEXC event benefits
Cost Comparison: For a $100,000 USD BTC trade, taker fees on MEXC cost as little as $10 USD, while other mainstream platforms typically charge $40-60 USD. For high-frequency traders, annual savings become substantial

C: Comprehensive Liquidity + Lightning-Fast Execution for Market Precision

In volatile crypto markets, execution speed defines success.

MEXC excels not only in cryptocurrency selection but also in trading depth and execution velocity. We understand that liquidity represents the fundamental requirement of professional traders.

Superior Liquidity: Within Bitcoin (BTC) ±0.05% price spread range, MEXC's available trading volume significantly exceeds most competitors. Core trading pairs like SOL/USDT and DOGE/USDT achieved market shares of 30.3%-30.5%, demonstrating exceptional competitiveness
Blazing Speed: MEXC operates a high-performance matching engine capable of processing millions of orders per second while minimizing slippage
User Satisfaction: On Google Play and Apple App Store, the MEXC app maintains impressive ratings of 4.8 and 4.7 respectively, with millions of users praising its "lightning-fast operations, intuitive interface, and seamless trading experience"

Asset Security: 100% Proof of Reserves with Full Transparency

At MEXC, we don't just promise security—we demonstrate it through verifiable, transparent data.

We fully recognize user concerns regarding asset protection. Accordingly, MEXC has implemented a rigorous reserve system with regular third-party audits.

Excess Reserve Coverage: According to our latest February 2026 Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, MEXC's mainstream asset reserve ratios substantially exceed 100%:
- BTC: 267% (12,003.98 BTC in wallets)
  ETH: 112% (73,433.86 ETH in wallets)
  USDT: 117% ($1.82 billion USD in wallets)
  USDC: 124% ($93.5 million USD in wallets)

Independent Verification: MEXC's reserve reports undergo independent auditing by leading blockchain security firm Hacken and utilize Merkle tree technology, enabling users to personally verify assets while preserving privacy.

$100M Guardian Fund: MEXC maintains a $100 million protection fund, providing an additional security layer for user assets.

This CryptoQuant report represents both a comprehensive summary of MEXC's achievements and our springboard toward 2026. We remain committed to upholding the "M, E, X, C" principles, delivering world-class digital asset trading services to our global community.

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