In March, Binance’s Trading Volumes Peak for the Year, Reaching $1.12 Trillion

The Binance exchange saw its spot trading volume surge to its highest level since May 2021, following seven consecutive months of growth, as stated in a recent report from CCData.

As per a report released on April 5 by cryptocurrency analytics platform CCData, Binance witnessed a notable 121% rise in spot trading volume, totaling $1.12 trillion in March.

Additionally, the report highlights a 1.04% increase in the exchange’s combined market share, reaching 44.1% in March.

CCData emphasises Binance’s resurgence following the resolution of its case with the United States Department of Justice and the payment of a $4.3 billion settlement fine. This is illustrated by the surge in its derivatives trading volumes, which have spiked by 89.7% to $2.91 trillion, marking their highest levels since May 2021.

CCData analysts observed a significant surge in Binance’s dominance in spot markets, with a 2.3% increase compared to February. This growth marks the largest gain year-to-date, positioning Binance to represent 38.0% of spot trading volumes on centralised exchanges (CEXs).

In January, analytics firm Kaiko reported Binance’s remarkable ascent in trading volume, with its market share skyrocketing by 50% within a mere two months following its settlement with the United States Department of Justice.

Despite facing regulatory hurdles, Binance boasted a notable increase of over 40 million users in 2023. This surge, nearly a 30% rise from the previous year, was attributed to the platform’s “key services.”

At the same time, CCData reported that the collective trading volume for spot and derivatives on centralised exchanges (CEXs) surged by 92.9% to reach an unprecedented $9.12 trillion in March. This surge coincided with heightened market activity as traders gravitated towards the markets, spurred on by Bitcoin’s attainment of new all-time highs.

The trading volume within cryptocurrency derivatives on centralised exchanges (CEXs) surged by 86.5% to hit an unprecedented high of $6.18 trillion, a figure three times larger than the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies.

“This surge occurred as investors and traders speculated on the price action following Bitcoin’s approach toward a new all-time high in March.”

The notable increase in both spot and derivatives trading activities coincided with growing enthusiasm surrounding the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the anticipated BTC supply halving, scheduled for later in April.

This trend underscores the enduring trust the public places in centralised exchanges, despite recent setbacks such as those experienced by FTX.