Crypto exchange MEXC on Tuesday published its Q1 2026 Ecosystem & Growth Report, revealing a 246% surge in TradFi futures volume, alongside 399 new token listings and more than 1.04 million cumulative AI users.
The exchange said it ranked second in gold trading with a 27% market share and third in both silver and crude oil at 15% each, according to the report. MEXC did not name the universe of competitors behind those rankings.
AI adoption and prediction markets
MEXC said its AI features averaged 138,274 daily active users during the quarter, with cumulative users crossing the 1.04 million mark. The company has previously described AI as a “foundational layer” of the platform, focused on personalised trading assistance and real-time market insights.
The exchange also launched a Prediction Market beta in mid-March with zero fees, claiming execution latency 30x faster than rival products.
“Prediction markets turn uncertainty into price,” said Vugar Usi, Chief Operating Officer at MEXC. “Our Prediction Market completes the full loop of judgment, trading, and risk management within a single account.”
The Q1 report follows MEXC’s February statement that it recorded $175 million in net inflows that month, ranking fourth among major centralised exchanges. The company tied that figure to demand for hedging products, including gold and silver perpetual futures.
MEXC has maintained a zero-fee spot trading policy throughout, which the company said saved users more than 1.1 billion USDT in fees during 2025.
