HTX delivered a substantial performance in May. According to CoinMarketCap data, as of June 10, the platform ranked first globally among major centralized exchanges in 7-day net capital inflows, attracting over $27.5 million. This inflow trend reflects sustained market confidence and continued user engagement with the platform.
Total platform trading volume increased 3.11% month-over-month, accompanied by a steady recovery in futures market share. HTX expanded its TradFi trading matrix to 75 specialized assets, driving monthly TradFi futures trading volume past the $1 billion threshold. This performance underscores HTX's commitment to maintaining user trust and its ability to drive sustainable growth.
User Asset Protection and Reserve Transparency
Security and transparency remain core operating priorities. According to the latest Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves data released on June 1, 2026 (UTC), HTX maintained a reserve ratio exceeding 100% across all major digital assets. As a pioneer in disclosing Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves, HTX has publicly released PoR reports for 44 consecutive months.
Building on its foundation of security and user rewards, HTX recently launched a User Appreciation Program. From June 1 to 15, 2026, HTX is rolling out an appreciation airdrop valued at over $10 million for all users, featuring ten limited-time benefits spanning trading, wealth management, lending, and customer support. These initiatives aim to lower participation barriers, optimize capital efficiency, and deliver a premium trading experience. The Bitcoin Pizza Day campaign attracted over 130,000 participants, including more than 11,000 new users, and distributed rewards totaling over 130,000 USDT.
Spot Activity Strengthens as Earn Delivers Competitive Yields
In May, the HTX spot trading segment deployed targeted incentives covering high-impact and mainstream digital assets including BTC, ETH, SOL, SUI, TON, ZEC, HYPE, and WLD. These campaigns engaged over 20,000 participants, driving cumulative spot trading volume past 500 million USDT. BTC alone accounted for more than 70% of participants in a single event. HTX also introduced the "72-Hour Rapid Challenge" to accelerate asset listings for high-momentum assets like SKYAI and HYPE.
HTX launched six new tokens in May, featuring BILL, ZEST, and CTR as debut listings. BILL and ZEST recorded maximum post-listing gains of 300% and 124%, respectively. The HTX Earn segment maintained competitive yields: Flexible Earn products for core stablecoins (USDT, USDD, USDC) delivered an APY of up to 10%. VIP Flexible products remained well-received by high-value clients, and major PoS token subscription scale grew by nearly 20%. Additionally, HTX Earn launched 10 NewList products, attracting over $10 million in subscription volume; a dedicated appreciation campaign distributed 1.5 billion $HTX tokens, drawing 20,000 participants and generating $20 million in subscriptions.
TradFi Futures Matrix Expands to 75 Specialized Assets
The Futures segment represented a key growth driver in May. HTX expanded its futures trading pairs in the TradFi zone by listing 51 new assets (42 stock assets and 9 cryptocurrency contracts), bringing the total tradable TradFi assets to 75, strategically covering AI semiconductors, consumer finance, new energy, and advanced technology.
High-demand AI compute assets such as AMD, AVGO, QCOM, and ARM, alongside defensive stocks like NFLX, JPM, and LLY, and pre-IPO assets including SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, are now integrated into the HTX futures ecosystem. This enables global users to trade these assets directly without transferring funds across platforms. Consequently, monthly TradFi volume surpassed $1 billion, driving a 5% month-over-month increase in overall futures volume.
SmartEarn delivered an average daily annualized yield of 2.33% in May, with a single-day high of 4.11% — up 0.61 percentage points from April. With no minimum participation threshold, no lock-up restrictions, and daily yield distribution, the product continues to outperform comparable offerings. In June, HTX will roll out a dedicated 4% APY for USDD within SmartEarn, allowing users to earn stable yields while using USDD as futures margin.
System Enhancements and Global Compliance Footprint
In May, HTX's futures system introduced user-centric upgrades: a new order-chasing feature for limit orders, real-time estimated liquidation price display on the web interface, and one-click leverage synchronization across multiple trading pairs. The positions page added realized PnL and breakeven price fields. The web version also introduced a PnL-sharing feature for generating and sharing profitable trade posters.
The copy trading ecosystem maintained strong growth: Lead Traders' monthly volume reached $150 million, up 66% month-over-month. Backed by the "First Order Protection" mechanism, copy trading saw a 35% growth in new users and a 55% month-over-month increase in volume. Grid trading generated $260 million in volume, up 29% from the previous month. HTX will roll out mobile grid functionalities and advanced range modification features in June.
On the compliance front, HTX's virtual asset exchange initiative in Kyrgyzstan reached a key milestone: the platform formalized its license application pathway, regulatory parameters, and scope of business operations. The project has transitioned into local infrastructure deployment, systematically advancing KYC/AML compliance frameworks, risk control models, and secure underlying architecture to deepen HTX's regulatory presence in Central Asia.
Looking ahead to June, HTX will continue advancing its User Appreciation Program, begin public beta testing for Ceffu third-party custody solutions, launch the exclusive USDD SmartEarn APY offering, and roll out additional platform features. By combining product excellence with ecosystem expansion, HTX remains focused on building a secure, efficient, and transparent environment for digital asset participation worldwide.