HTX's April 2026 report shows nearly $100 billion in futures trading volume and significant growth in stablecoin reserves and new token listings.
HTX, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, announced in its April 2026 report that its monthly futures trading volume is close to $100 billion, reflecting a 4.94% increase in the platform's asset balance.
By mid-May, HTX was leading other exchanges in net capital inflow over seven days, with stablecoin reserves climbing by 11.46% since March, according to CoinMarketCap.
New Listings and Product Launches
In April, HTX introduced nine new tokens, becoming the first trading platform for four of them, including OPG and MEGA. Notably, the BLEND token experienced a remarkable increase of 151% following its listing, while CHIP rose by 74%.
The AI token GENIUS gained 50%, and the DeFi tokens SPK and ORCA rose by 40% and 64%, respectively. GameFi tokens APE and AXS also saw significant increases of 111% and 52%, and privacy coins ZEC and ZAMA appreciated by 20% and 50%.
HTX’s flexible Earn products for stablecoins maintained attractive yield rates, leading to a continued rise in net inflows of USDT, USDD, and USDC. The section also welcomed 15 new assets, drawing over $10 million in subscriptions.
Futures Contracts and Copy Trading Innovations
HTX launched 28 new futures contracts in April and introduced pre-IPO assets from SpaceX and OpenAI in early May. The platform updated its USDT-M futures system, enabling floating profits and adjustable leverage for margin positions.
In a bid to empower retail traders, HTX launched a spot copy trading feature on April 20, allowing users to replicate professional traders' strategies with minimal effort. Additionally, the HTX Holo AI assistant was introduced for enhanced market analysis and product recommendations.
"SmartEarn now offers an average daily yield of 2% annually for BTC, ETH, and USDT, allowing funds to serve as collateral for futures trading," the report highlighted.
HTX also progressed with its custodial service, Ceffu, entering public beta testing soon, aimed at providing institutional clients secure asset management solutions.
P2P Service and Ecosystem Growth
HTX celebrated the first anniversary of its P2P Premium service, which has implemented a compensation mechanism and boasts a record of no account freezes over the year.
Promotional events like the "HTX Carnival" led to an 88.9% fund retention rate and a 117.6% increase in daily trading volume of HTX/USDT. The on-chain staking volume surpassed 2 trillion HTX, maintaining stability above the 60-week moving average for the first time in 17 months.
Additionally, HTX introduced a $10 million development fund in HTX tokens and opened registration for the HTX Genesis hackathon.
Security and Regulatory Developments
According to the latest Proof-of-Reserves update as of May 1, 2026, HTX’s reserves for major assets exceed 100%, supported by consistent reporting for 43 months based on a Merkle tree structure. The exchange continues to apply for licenses in Kyrgyzstan, where global advisor Justin Sun recently visited.
In recognition of its achievements, HTX’s P2P segment was awarded "P2P Platform of the Year" at the Blockchain Forum 2026.
