Exchange Review

CoinDesk Data's monthly Exchange Review captures the key developments within the cryptocurrency exchange market. The report includes analyses that relate to exchange volumes, crypto derivatives trading, market segmentation by fees, fiat trading, and more.

  • March 12, 2025
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Exchange Review

CoinDesk Data's monthly Exchange Review captures the key developments within the cryptocurrency exchange market. The report includes analyses that relate to exchange volumes, crypto derivatives trading, market segmentation by fees, fiat trading, and more.

  • March 12, 2025

Report Summary

In February, the combined spot and derivatives trading volume on centralized exchanges fell by 20.6% to $7.20tn, recording the lowest volumes since October. The decrease in trading activity coincides with the prices of digital assets making new yearly lows amidst macroeconomic uncertainty with U.S tariffs on Mexico and Canada set to go live in early March.

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