Last updated on January 2nd, 2026 at 06:30 pm
Quick Breakdown
- KuCoin’s daily spot trading averaged $4.76 billion, up 55% YoY; futures averaged $6.47 billion, ranking fourth globally.
- Achieved four major security certifications and maintained 36 months of Proof of Reserves verification.
- Expanded regulatory footprint with AUSTRAC registration in Australia, MiCA license in Europe, and local compliance in Turkey.
KuCoin released its 2025 Annual Review, highlighting significant growth and strategic milestones across compliance, security, and platform sustainability. The exchange reported an average daily spot trading volume of $4.76 billion, up 55% year over year. In comparison, futures trading averaged $6.47 billion per day, a 30% rise, ranking the platform fourth globally in futures volume.
📘 KuCoin Releases 2025 Annual Review
A Renewed Brand. A Year Built on Trust.
2025 marked a pivotal shift for KuCoin — strengthening compliance, achieving industry-leading security standards, and laying foundations for long-term sustainability.
From a $2B Trust Project to global… pic.twitter.com/K1v99LkuZI— KuCoin (@kucoincom) December 30, 2025
Operational performance and market expansion
KuCoin attributes this growth to a balanced focus on liquidity, risk management, and platform stability while maintaining long-term priorities in transparency and security.
The platform strengthened its regulatory position with AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and an application submitted to Turkey’s Capital Markets Board. These steps support the company’s strategy to align global operations with evolving regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance without stifling innovation.
Security enhancements and product innovations
Security remained central to KuCoin’s 2025 strategy, with the company achieving four major certifications, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and CCSS. The platform maintained 36 consecutive months of Proof of Reserves verification, independently audited by Hacken, and was ranked #1 globally for security by CER.live. KuCoin also launched its $2 billion Trust Project to safeguard user assets further and enhance operational resilience.
On the product side, KuCoin expanded user engagement through GemPool, HODLer Airdrops, and Spotlight, while introducing AI-driven features such as KIA, a crypto-native assistant, and KuCoin Feed, an AI-powered market intelligence hub. Platform accessibility and user experience were upgraded via KuCoin App 4.0 and KuCoin Lite. In addition, KuMining and KuPool bolstered the mining ecosystem, achieving a top-four global ranking in LTC and DOGE hashrate.
CEO BC Wong emphasized that 2025 was a foundational year focused on long-term responsibility, stating that compliance and security are integral to protecting users and ensuring sustainable industry development. KuCoin positions itself for continued disciplined growth and regulated expansion in the years ahead.
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