Crypto Exchange Volumes Hit $79T Record in 2025
Crypto exchange volumes soared to $79 trillion in 2025, marking record highs in both spot and futures trading.
- Combined CEX and DEX volumes reached $18T in spot trades.
- Futures trading topped $61T in 2025 alone.
- CryptoQuant CEO highlights massive market activity surge.
The crypto market saw unprecedented trading activity in 2025, with exchange volumes hitting a combined $79 trillion. This includes $18 trillion in spot trading and a staggering $61 trillion in futures contracts. These figures represent a significant milestone for both centralized exchanges (CEXs) and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
Ki Young Ju, CEO of on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant, shared this data, noting that it reflects a surge in market participation and liquidity. The uptick in trading activity suggests growing confidence among investors, driven by both institutional and retail involvement.
Spot vs. Futures: What’s Driving the Surge?
Spot trading, where cryptocurrencies are bought and sold for immediate delivery, reached $18T across CEXs and DEXs. This indicates steady market demand and strong investor interest in actual asset ownership.
Meanwhile, futures trading volumes dominated with $61T, showing that speculation and hedging strategies are more popular than ever. This increase in derivatives trading is often tied to market volatility and the desire to profit from price movements without directly holding assets.
Centralized platforms like Binance, Coinbase, and Bybit, along with DEXs such as dYdX and GMX, all contributed significantly to these figures. Enhanced user interfaces, regulatory clarity in some regions, and the rise of perpetual contracts all played key roles in this expansion.
What This Means for Crypto in 2026
Such historic volumes signal a maturing market with deeper liquidity and broader appeal. If trends continue, 2026 could see even more capital inflows, especially with the potential for more spot ETF approvals and institutional adoption.
For now, these record-breaking stats highlight how far the industry has come—and how active and competitive the crypto landscape has become.
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