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Only One Top 10 Crypto Exchange Resisted Bitcoin’s 30% Price Drop

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Thursday, 20/03/2025 | 12:02 GMT by
Damian Chmiel

  • Global crypto exchange volumes plummeted 23% in February to $1.33 trillion, marking a four-month low.
  • Year-over-year numbers, however, show a robust 45% growth across major trading platforms.

bitcoins crypto spot volumes

Global
cryptocurrency exchange spot volumes fell sharply in February 2025, dropping
23% month-over-month (Mom) to $1.3 trillion as Bitcoin prices retreated from
recent highs. Despite the monthly decline, year-over-year (YoY) comparisons
show robust 45% growth across major trading platforms.

Crypto Exchange Volumes
Plunge as Bitcoin Slump Drives Four-Month Low

The
February cooldown marks the second consecutive month of declining volumes,
bringing trading activity to its lowest level since October 2024. The downturn
comes amid broader market consolidation following Bitcoin’s volatile price
action in early 2025.

In January,
Bitcoin tested historical highs above $108,000. Since then, a sharper
correction began, briefly pushing the price below $80,000—a nearly 30% drop.
While bear markets also drive trading activity, historically, the highest
volumes are seen during bullish surges.

The result?
A significant month-over-month decline in trading volumes.

Exchange Performance Shows
Widespread Declines

Nine of the
top ten cryptocurrency exchanges reported volume decreases in February, with
South Korea’s Upbit experiencing the steepest drop at 46% MoM. The platform’s
trading activity fell from $187.87 billion in January to $101.51 billion in
February, though it maintained its 8% market share.

Binance
retained its commanding market position with a 49% share despite seeing volumes
fall 19% to $651.48 billion. ByBit and Coinbase rounded out the top three,
commanding 13% and 9% market share, respectively.

Bitfinex
emerged as the only exchange to buck the downward trend, posting a 16% increase
in trading volume. However, its overall market impact remains limited with just
1% market share.

Crypto Trading Activity Shows 45% Annual Growth

The YoY
data paints a more optimistic picture of the cryptocurrency trading landscape.
Total volume across major exchanges grew 45% compared to February 2024, with
ByBit leading the annual growth charts with a remarkable 116% increase.

Coinbase
showed particularly strong annual performance with a 66% volume increase
compared to February 2024, while Binance grew 46% year-over-year. Even smaller
exchanges like Bitstamp demonstrated robust annual growth at 44%, despite its
modest market share.

The
contrasting monthly and annual trends suggest the cryptocurrency market is
experiencing a temporary pullback rather than a fundamental shift in trading
patterns. The top three exchanges maintained their collective dominance with
approximately 71% market share, virtually unchanged from January.

Global
cryptocurrency exchange spot volumes fell sharply in February 2025, dropping
23% month-over-month (Mom) to $1.3 trillion as Bitcoin prices retreated from
recent highs. Despite the monthly decline, year-over-year (YoY) comparisons
show robust 45% growth across major trading platforms.

Crypto Exchange Volumes
Plunge as Bitcoin Slump Drives Four-Month Low

The
February cooldown marks the second consecutive month of declining volumes,
bringing trading activity to its lowest level since October 2024. The downturn
comes amid broader market consolidation following Bitcoin’s volatile price
action in early 2025.

In January,
Bitcoin tested historical highs above $108,000. Since then, a sharper
correction began, briefly pushing the price below $80,000—a nearly 30% drop.
While bear markets also drive trading activity, historically, the highest
volumes are seen during bullish surges.

The result?
A significant month-over-month decline in trading volumes.

Exchange Performance Shows
Widespread Declines

Nine of the
top ten cryptocurrency exchanges reported volume decreases in February, with
South Korea’s Upbit experiencing the steepest drop at 46% MoM. The platform’s
trading activity fell from $187.87 billion in January to $101.51 billion in
February, though it maintained its 8% market share.

Binance
retained its commanding market position with a 49% share despite seeing volumes
fall 19% to $651.48 billion. ByBit and Coinbase rounded out the top three,
commanding 13% and 9% market share, respectively.

Bitfinex
emerged as the only exchange to buck the downward trend, posting a 16% increase
in trading volume. However, its overall market impact remains limited with just
1% market share.

Crypto Trading Activity Shows 45% Annual Growth

The YoY
data paints a more optimistic picture of the cryptocurrency trading landscape.
Total volume across major exchanges grew 45% compared to February 2024, with
ByBit leading the annual growth charts with a remarkable 116% increase.

Coinbase
showed particularly strong annual performance with a 66% volume increase
compared to February 2024, while Binance grew 46% year-over-year. Even smaller
exchanges like Bitstamp demonstrated robust annual growth at 44%, despite its
modest market share.

The
contrasting monthly and annual trends suggest the cryptocurrency market is
experiencing a temporary pullback rather than a fundamental shift in trading
patterns. The top three exchanges maintained their collective dominance with
approximately 71% market share, virtually unchanged from January.

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Damian’s adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.

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