Crypto exchange MEXC said on Tuesday it will expand its Guardian Fund from $100 million to $500 million over the next two years and has acquired 1,000 bitcoin for what it calls a dual-reserve structure.
The company said USDT reserves provide liquidity during periods of stress, while Bitcoin serves as a longer-duration asset intended to preserve value across market cycles. MEXC said Guardian Fund holdings are publicly traceable on-chain through disclosed wallet addresses, according to the announcement.
MEXC cited DeFiLlama data showing more than $270 million in net inflows over the month to May 11, up from $175 million in net inflows recorded in February.
“The expansion of the Guardian Fund and the addition of Bitcoin reserves reflect our commitment to building protection infrastructure that helps users access infinite opportunities with greater confidence,” said Vugar Usi, CEO of MEXC.
MEXC first launched the Guardian Fund in June 2025 as a $100 million reserve designed to cover severe security threats, platform breaches, and technical problems. The fund sits alongside the exchange’s Proof of Reserves mechanism and a separate Insurance Fund Account for futures trading.
