HTX Q3 2026 Scorecard: TradFi Trading Nears $6B on 13th Anniversary

Apia, Samoa, October 14, 2026 – The cryptocurrency market experienced a noticeable upward trend during the recently concluded third quarter, which also coincided with HTX’s 13th anniversary. Throughout the past 13 years, the sector has navigated multiple bull and bear markets, with HTX consistently supporting users around the globe through every cycle. This adaptability in handling market fluctuations has become a core attribute of HTX over the past 13 years.

To celebrate its milestone under the theme “Resilience Reveals the Future,” HTX rolled out the 13th-Anniversary Carnival and Trading Championship #3, along with other festivities during the third quarter, engaging users globally. Concurrently, the exchange advanced its investments in traditional finance (TradFi), trending assets, yield solutions, and international compliance, yielding an impressive quarterly performance report.

13th-Anniversary Celebrations Conclude, with Participation from Users Worldwide

On August 13, HTX launched its 13th-anniversary celebrations via the Anniversary Carnival. Its spot, futures, Earn, and lending divisions successively introduced exclusive anniversary promotions, kicking off a celebration spanning over a month.

The annual Trading Championship #3 served as the centerpiece of the anniversary festivities. It drew 45,000 registrations and generated 6.8 billion USDT in futures trading activity, making it the platform’s largest campaign of the quarter regarding both engagement and volume. Additionally, HTX futures copy trading volume expanded by 21% quarter over quarter.

Regarding spot trading, various 13th-anniversary events—such as the Individual Challenge, Trending Cryptos Margin Trading Carnival, and Points Tasks—were instrumental in boosting spot trading growth throughout the quarter. Across the three-month timeframe, HTX hosted 14 themed spot trading events, securing over 46,000 registrations and driving upwards of 500 million USDT in campaign trading volume.

For 13 years, HTX and its global user base have traversed successive market cycles side by side. The anniversary celebrations served as both a token of gratitude for users’ long-term backing and a testament to HTX’s resolve to bring its endurance into the next 13 years.

TradFi Asset Offerings Expand as Quarterly Trading Volume More Than Doubles

During the third quarter, HTX added 183 new futures assets, which included 154 stocks and index-associated assets. Currently, the platform provides 278 tradable stock assets, covering US equities, major international indices and ETFs, pre-IPO unicorns, and prominent enterprises in Japan and South Korea, maintaining its industry-leading position in multi-market stock asset selection.

HTX’s asset catalog centers around four primary pillars: AI hardware and semiconductor computing power, worldwide e-commerce and internet firms, leading Asia-Pacific corporations alongside major indices, and high-dividend blue-chip stocks. AI and semiconductor computing, prominent Asia-Pacific businesses, and pre-IPO unicorns served as core themes throughout the quarter. Sought-after assets like POLYMARKET, OURA, and MOONSHOT were additionally integrated. Eligible users can tap into worldwide market opportunities via HTX without switching between different systems. This offering remains unavailable in regions subject to regulatory restrictions.

This broadened asset selection fueled rapid volume growth. Cumulative TradFi trading volume on HTX has thus far neared $6 billion, with $4.1 billion recorded in the third quarter alone, more than doubling the aggregate total from the previous quarter.

Alongside these updates, the trading experience received enhancements. Stock perpetual futures now feature a dividend settlement mechanism, allowing position valuations to adjust more smoothly when an underlying equity goes ex-dividend, thereby minimizing the impact of non-trading price shifts on user positions. TradFi asset information pages incorporate market data, news reports, and company summaries, consolidating essential details into a single location. Dedicated classifications for equities, commodities, and ETFs were also incorporated into market rankings to simplify asset discovery for users. Furthermore, HTX upgraded its TradFi trading fee schedule, elevating its net trading fees into the top tier of the industry.

HTX also maintains a long-term perspective on the convergence of traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets. As real-world assets (RWAs), specifically tokenized stocks, develop into an increasingly vital segment within the global digital asset space, the platform is closely tracking regulatory shifts and investigating compliance pathways and frameworks to prepare for future product innovation. All related platform-provided goods and services function within the boundaries of applicable laws and regulations, with access limitations enforced for users in specific regions as mandated.

Trending Assets Emerge as Earn and Lending Products Put Funds to Work Efficiently

In the third quarter, HTX introduced new projects generating strong market interest, several of which debuted first on the exchange. Niulai emerged as the top-performing newly listed token of the quarter, posting a peak gain exceeding 500%. DOS and STONK each achieved peak gains of 240% post-listing.

Earn and lending services scaled alongside fresh asset integrations. Over the quarter, HTX Earn altered the release schedule for new-token offerings from weekly updates to real-time synchronization with fresh listings, granting users access to corresponding Earn solutions as soon as eligible popular tokens become accessible. Nearly 500,000 users engaged with HTX Earn during the quarter, with subscription totals reaching close to 1 billion USDT. SVIP Flexible Earn offerings incorporated BTC and ETH, broadening the choices accessible to large-holding users. Moreover, SmartEarn rolled out a trading-linked APY boost, delivering a base APY of 4% upon activation and scaling up to 9% APY for users satisfying the necessary trading volume requirement, thereby maximizing yield potential for dormant assets.

Margin and Convert options added 21 tradable assets, with XAUT becoming the inaugural precious metal asset accessible through Convert, further extending the variety of assets available for trading, borrowing, and collateral use. Loan interest charges are adjusted frequently based on market conditions across over 50 cryptocurrencies, while borrowing rates for large loans remain among the most competitive in the industry.

Risk management tools underwent enhancements as well. Trailing stop orders and MMR TP/SL orders were deployed consecutively. Stop-loss thresholds can now automatically track market movements, offering users holding substantial positions and high leverage enhanced flexibility in risk mitigation.

Advancing Global Compliance and Making a Major Brand Appearance at TOKEN2049

Regulatory compliance serves as a prerequisite for international expansion. During the third quarter, HTX achieved additional milestones in compliance efforts across several critical markets. In Dubai, the establishment of the relevant applicant entity earned preliminary clearance from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), with subsequent regulatory filings and compliance audits advancing as scheduled. In Pakistan, following the official publication of virtual asset service rules and the launch of a licensing application workflow, HTX continued progressing the formation of its local entity, its formal license submission, and the construction of its compliance structure, building upon the No Objection Certificate (NoC) previously secured from the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA).

HTX sustained its focus on bolstering its footprint in regional markets. In August, HTX Ventures took part in Conviction Vietnam, forging ties with regional users and Web3 ecosystem partners. As the fourth quarter commenced, HTX appeared at TOKEN2049, a prominent annual gathering for the worldwide crypto sector. Hosted in Singapore from October 7–8, the gathering united projects, venture funds, developers, and industry builders globally. HTX Ventures exhibited at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, engaging invited attendees via brand displays and on-site interactions. Justin Sun, adviser to HTX and a core supporter of HTX DAO, participated in associated events and delivered an address, alongside visiting the HTX Ventures booth to connect with the team and fellow industry participants.

During Future Night, a private, invitation-only gathering organized by HTX DAO over the same timeframe, Justin Sun shared his perspectives on industry trajectories via video. He highlighted that the crypto sector is integrating more closely with traditional finance, noting that while artificial intelligence is shifting how wealth is generated, crypto and digital finance are reshaping how wealth is held and transferred. He further stated that stablecoins could assume a larger role in international payments and settlement, while the on-chain adoption of conventional assets such as bonds, funds, and gold is poised to keep expanding, making the unrestricted flow of value in the digital realm a key trend to monitor over the upcoming decade.

Throughout the occasion, HTX DAO also held a private VIP dinner where Justin Sun engaged directly with industry delegates, ecosystem contributors, and partners to exchange perspectives on sector advancements, market shifts, product experiences, and prospective collaborations.

HTX DAO Ecosystem Expands as Q3 $HTX Burn Approaches

HTX DAO maintained its backing for the long-term value of $HTX during the third quarter by consistently executing its deflationary model via quarterly token burns, alongside expanding $HTX use cases and fostering consensus among developers and the community. These initiatives are designed to establish a robust foundation for the ecosystem’s long-term growth.

On July 15, HTX DAO finalized its Q2 2026 $HTX token burn, valued at over $13.6 million, lifting cumulative burns and contributions to 117.79 trillion tokens. Consistent with its quarterly burn timeline, the Q3 $HTX token burn is slated for October 15.

On the ecosystem front, HTX DAO concentrated on developers and the community. The Genesis Hackathon, co-organized by HTX DAO and B.AI, drew over 200 developer teams investigating $HTX use cases, AI agent finance, on-chain asset administration, and DAO utilities. At Future Night, HTX DAO ambassador Molly reported that multiple projects designed by global university teams participating in the hackathon had progressed to advanced incubation phases and were exploring methods to integrate with use cases across the $HTX network.

Molly additionally shared that nearly 200 active volunteers were independently contributing to HTX DAO community expansion. In the fourth quarter, HTX DAO intends to roll out regional community nodes to assist members in coordinating gatherings and sharing insights. She additionally mentioned that HTX, acting as an ecosystem stakeholder, continues to refine withdrawal fees, collect user feedback, and enhance the application experience.

Navigating Market Cycles with Resilience, Shaping the Future Together with Users Worldwide

Thirteen years ago, HTX launched as a digital asset trading venue. Today, it has evolved into a comprehensive blockchain ecosystem supporting users around the world. Across the years, markets have witnessed both peaks and troughs, and the industry environment has transformed. Through these adjustments, HTX has stayed dedicated to putting users first. Regardless of market conditions, refining its offerings and prioritizing user asset security remain core priorities for the platform.

Standing at the threshold of its 14th year, HTX will persist in navigating market fluctuations with resilience and building the future alongside users internationally.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX has progressed from a virtual asset exchange into an extensive ecosystem of blockchain enterprises spanning digital asset trading, derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and additional operations.

Guided by its mission to “Achieve Financial Freedom for 8 Billion People Worldwide,” HTX strives to make the digital asset arena more approachable to a broader audience. The platform continuously develops its products and services to address user demands and a shifting industry landscape.

To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.net.in/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.

Short FAQs

• What milestone did HTX celebrate in the third quarter of 2026?
  HTX celebrated its 13th anniversary with the theme “Resilience Reveals the Future,” launching events like the Anniversary Carnival and Trading Championship #3.
• How much was HTX’s cumulative TradFi trading volume approaching by the end of Q3 2026?
  HTX’s cumulative TradFi trading volume approached $6 billion, driven by $4.1 billion generated in the third quarter alone.
• What were the top-performing newly listed tokens on HTX during Q3 2026?
  Niulai was the top-performing new token with a peak gain of over 500%, while DOS and STONK each recorded peak gains of 240%.
• What regulatory progress did HTX make in Dubai and Pakistan during the quarter?
  In Dubai, HTX’s relevant applicant entity received preliminary approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). In Pakistan, the platform advanced its local entity establishment and license applications following a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA).
• When is the scheduled Q3 $HTX token burn by HTX DAO?
  The Q3 $HTX token burn is scheduled to take place on October 15, following the Q2 burn completed on July 15 valued at more than $13.6 million.