Cryptocurrency trading worldwide is seeing a significant upswing, with CoinWire forecasting that trading volumes will hit $108 trillion by the end of 2024, marking a 90% rise since 2022.
The United States is expected to lead with over $2 trillion in trading volume, while Europe leads in transaction value, making up 37.32% of the global share.
Europe’s proactive regulatory stance, highlighted by the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation that took effect in June, has provided clear guidelines for the industry.
Further regulations are expected by December, aiming to establish a comprehensive market framework for crypto assets. The region’s trading volume is projected to reach $40.5 trillion in 2024, up from $15 trillion in 2022.
Asia also plays a significant role, contributing 36.17% of global transaction value. Binance remains the dominant exchange across more than 100 countries, with a trading volume of $2.77 trillion.
OKX, Cex.io, Coinbase, and Bybit are also major players, each operating in numerous countries with substantial trading volumes. The surge in global crypto trading, coupled with increasing regulatory clarity, signals a rapidly evolving and maturing industry poised for continued growth.
OKX has taken a significant step in its global expansion strategy by appointing Linda Lacewell as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO).
Tether has significantly increased its Bitcoin reserves, acquiring 8,888 BTC in the first quarter of 2025.
USDC issuer Circle is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) with support from major U.S. investment banks JP Morgan Chase and Citi.
Binance Futures has announced the addition of two new USD-margined perpetual contracts, FUNUSDT and MLNUSDT, expanding the selection of trading pairs on its platform.