MEXC 2026 rises to become one of the world's top three exchanges, BTC reserves increase by 267%, Earn yields soar by 20%, and XAUT perpetual contracts proudly take the first place

MEXC achieved several major milestones in early 2026, with its global market share soaring to 7.8%, BTC reserve coverage reaching 267%, and MEXC Earn launching up to 20% USDT savings yields. The XAUT (Gold Token) perpetual contract volume ranked first worldwide.
(Background: MEXC reveals the first wave of 2026 market trends: institutional entry and meme coin craze, shaping a new cycle in the crypto market)
(Additional context: MEXC’s new spot token listings in January saw a 65% surge in trading volume, marking a new infrastructure cycle in the crypto market)

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• Global market share rises to third, with annual trading volume reaching $1.5 trillion
• February Reserve Proof: BTC reserve coverage up to 267%
• MEXC Earn upgrades with up to 20% USDT savings yield
• XAUT perpetual contracts rank first globally, driving growth in physical asset tokenization
• Future Outlook
  • About MEXC

(This article is a promotional piece provided by MEXC, not representing any official stance of Dongqu, nor investment, purchase, or sale advice. See the disclaimer at the end for details.)

The fastest-growing crypto exchange MEXC continues to innovate and grow users with its “zero trading fee” strategy. According to Coingecko’s “2025 Centralized Exchange Market Share Report,” MEXC experienced remarkable growth in 2025 and hit several major milestones again in February 2026.

Global market share rises to third, with annual trading volume reaching $1.5 trillion

According to Coingecko data, in 2025, MEXC jumped to the third-largest exchange worldwide with a 7.8% market share, and its spot trading volume reached $1.5 trillion, a 90.9% increase year-over-year, far exceeding the industry average of 7.6%.

In December last year, MEXC’s monthly trading volume hit $86 billion, making it the fastest-growing platform among the top ten exchanges.

MEXC will continue to challenge industry standards, enabling high-frequency and retail traders to participate in a fair, low-cost market.

Meanwhile, MEXC’s growth momentum is especially notable amid overall industry downturn: Binance and Bybit declined by 0.5% and 13.7%, respectively, while MEXC grew over 90%, demonstrating strong market resilience.

February Reserve Proof: BTC reserve coverage up to 267%

According to the latest February 2026 MEXC Reserve Proof Report, the platform’s main asset reserves remain above 100%, with BTC reserve coverage at 267%, a significant increase from 158% last month.

As of the report, MEXC’s wallet assets include:

• BTC: 12,003.98 coins (267% coverage)
• ETH: 73,433.86 coins (112% coverage)
• USDT: $1.82 billion (117% coverage)
• USDC: $9.35 million (124% coverage)

MEXC updates reserve snapshots monthly using Merkle Tree technology, independently verified by blockchain security and auditing firm Hacken, ensuring all user assets are transparent, verifiable, and 100% securely covered.

MEXC Earn upgrades with up to 20% USDT savings yield

In response to market demand for stable returns, MEXC announced a limited-time upgrade to MEXC Earn flexible savings products, offering up to 20% annualized yield (APR) on USDT.

• The first 300 USDT tier’s APR increased from 16% to 20%;
• The 300–100,000 USDT tier increased from 5% to 10%;
• Users can withdraw at any time, with no lock-up restrictions.

Additionally, fixed-term financial products offer high yields:

• USDT two-day term: new user APR up to 600%;
• XAUT (Gold) and SLVON (Silver) three-day terms: APR up to 400%.

MEXC also offers flexible high-yield options for Futures Earn, Spot Auto-Earn, and MEXC Loans, providing diversified asset management choices for investors.

XAUT perpetual contracts rank first globally, driving growth in physical asset tokenization

Amid record-high gold spot prices, MEXC’s XAUT (Tether Gold) perpetual contract trading volume ranks first worldwide. According to CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, and CoinGlass data, MEXC’s 24-hour XAUT perpetual contract volume reached $3.43 billion, far ahead of other platforms.

Future Outlook

MEXC will continue to deepen its “zero trading fee” vision, optimize platform infrastructure, enhance user experience, and expand physical asset tokenization (RWA) products, helping global users stay agile and maximize returns in a rapidly changing market.

Core to MEXC’s philosophy is enabling every trader to grow in a safe, transparent, and low-cost environment.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC aims to be “your simplest crypto journey.” Serving over 40 million users across more than 170 countries, MEXC is known for a wide variety of popular tokens, frequent airdrops, and low trading fees. We have built a user-friendly platform suitable for beginners and experienced investors alike, committed to providing secure and efficient digital asset trading. Focused on simplicity and innovation, MEXC makes crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

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