Futures Frenzy Pushed Crypto Exchange Volume To Nearly $80 Trillion In 2025 — TradingView News
According to reports, global crypto exchange trading volume jumped to over $79 trillion in 2025, driven largely by futures and perpetual contracts. That surge pushed derivatives to claim most of the market’s activity, while spot trading grew at a much slower pace.
Spot Volume Climbs While Futures Explode
Spot trading finished the year near $18.6 trillion, an increase of roughly 9% versus the prior year. But futures and perpetuals were the real story: they totaled close to $62 trillion, making up about 77% of combined exchange volume. That heavy tilt toward derivatives shifted where liquidity and daily turnover were concentrated.
Exchanges At The Center Of Activity
Binance stood out as the top contributor to both segments. Reports show…
