MEXC, a leading digital asset trading platform, announced a record-breaking first quarter for 2026. The exchange saw a dramatic increase in Trading TradFi Futures volume, up over 246%, alongside the addition of 399 new token listings. AI features also demonstrated strong adoption, reaching 1.04 million cumulative users.

The new listings program proved highly successful, with the top 10 tokens by spot trading volume achieving an average peak gain of 2,534%. While SOL-based projects showed strong gains, AI-related tokens, RWA, and exchange tokens captured significant trading volume, indicating emerging market trends.

TradFi Futures emerged as a key growth area, with listed instruments expanding from 71 to 115 by March. Trading volume across these instruments surged over 246%, and monthly active traders increased by approximately 59%. MEXC also gained market share, ranking second in Gold and third in Silver and Crude Oil futures, competing directly with major platforms.

MEXC expanded its tokenized stock offering with Ondo Finance, adding 105 new trading pairs covering diverse sectors like AI, semiconductors, banking, and healthcare. In March, the platform also launched a Prediction Market beta with zero fees and enhanced speed.

AI features on MEXC averaged 138,274 daily active users in Q1. The MEXC-AI bot handled over 5.1 million queries, contributing to the platform's growing AI user base. CEO Vugar Usi Zade highlighted the platform's ability to provide seamless access to crypto, commodities, and equities.

The exchange recorded net capital inflows of approximately $22.97 million in March. Daily spot volume reached $1.999 billion, with open interest hitting $7.564 billion, reflecting consistent market activity throughout the quarter. The average leverage ratio of 1.91x suggests users are managing positions cautiously.

MEXC was recognized with the “Fastest Growing Exchange” award at the TokenInsight Awards 2025, driven by its 0-fee model and significant volume increases. The platform saved users 1.1 billion USDT in trading costs over the past year.