Crypto exchanges saw nearly $19t in trading volume in 2024, down 25% from 2021 peak

The biggest centralized crypto exchanges moved $18.83 trillion in spot trades last year, but that’s still short of 2021’s record. Some platforms took off in 2024, while others fell behind. Data compiled by crypto price aggregator CoinGecko reveals that Binance led the pack in 2024, holding nearly a 40% market share with $7.35 trillion in […]

Polymarket users spin $16m volume on Trump’s picks

Polymarket bettors placed numerous wagers on whether the U.S. Senate would confirm several of President Trump’s nominations. Data from Polymarket, a prediction platform built on Polygon, showed $16.5 million in trading volume for a market titled “Which Trump picks will be confirmed?” So far, users have correctly predicted the Senate confirmation of pro-crypto hedge fund […]

Bitcoin parody meme coin Buttcoin soars 150% as trading volume surges 2700%

Buttcoin, a Solana meme coin parodying Bitcoin, is up a staggering 150% in the last 24 hours.  Buttcoin (BUTTCOIN) has surged 150% in the past 24 hours, yet still trading at $0.0002624, 95% below its all-time high of $0.005723 reached on Jan. 6, according to CoinGecko. With a market cap of just $271,577, Buttcoin has […]

Bots accounted for 70% of stablecoin transaction volume in 2024, survey reveals

Automated trading fueled 70% of stablecoin transaction volume last year, with Base surpassing Ethereum due to bot-driven activity, a survey reveals. A new survey by crypto exchange CEX.IO, which cited Allium’s data, reveals that automated trading bots handled 70% of stablecoin transaction volume in 2024, based on an analysis of blockchain activity across Ethereum, Base, […]

Solana volume makes new highs but leading weekly gainers are JUP, DTX Exchange

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana trading volume surges, but Jupiter and DTX Exchange dominate weekly gainers. DTX’s viral presale, now in its final round, raises over $13m. While Solana records an impressive surge in trading volume, this week’s […]

Toshi, Keyboard Cat, Basenji prices rise as Base DEX volume spikes

Meme coins in the Base layer-2 blockchain were among the top performers on Friday as the ecosystem continued to gain traction. Toshi (TOSHI) surged by over 70%, pushing its market cap to more than $237 million and making it the third-largest meme coin on Base, following Brett and Akuma Inu. Its rally came after being […]

Raydium price soars as DEX volume, RAY token buyback jumps

Raydium price continued its strong rally, reaching its highest level since December 2021, as its network growth surged. Raydium (RAY) crossed the critical resistance level at $8, rising by over 8,000% from its 2023 low. The token’s rally was fueled by increasing network volume, driven by the surge in meme coins like Official Trump (TRUMP) […]

VeThor VTHO trading volume jumps 80,000% after Upbit listing

VeThor token is witnessing a surge of over 80,300% after the token was listed on South Korea’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, Upbit.   On Jan. 21, Upbit launched trading support for VeThor Token (VTHO) in both the Korean Won (KRW) and Tether (USDT) markets. As of Jan. 22, VTHO’s trading volume has surged by […]

HYPE price prepares a 51% jump as Hyperliquid volume soars

Hyperliquid, the largest player in the decentralized perpetual futures trading industry, is performing well as its volume surges. Hyperliquid (HYPE) token rose by over 10% on January 12, even as other popular cryptocurrency prices declined. The token reached $23.10, its highest level since Sunday. The surge is likely due to Hyperliquid’s dominant market share in […]