Trading activity around newly listed tokens on MEXC picked up sharply in January, offering a snapshot of where crypto capital is heading as markets stabilise after last year’s volatility. The exchange said spot trading volume for new listings climbed 65% during the month, alongside a noticeable rise in active traders, pointing to renewed risk appetite, though with a more selective edge.
In total, MEXC added 176 tokens in January. While it sometimes delivered eye-catching gains, the broader story was less about short-term pumps and more about where traders are placing longer-term bets.
The real money isn’t chasing headlines anymore.
• +65% spot volume from newly listed tokens on MEXC
• Top gains reached 2,400%
• Capital flowed into AI, ZK & DePIN👇 Full January report:https://t.co/fYGYdmOjFv
— MEXC (@MEXC_Official) February 6, 2026
Speculation persists, but focus shifts under the surface
Meme tokens, particularly on Solana, continued to dominate social media chatter, with some posting explosive rallies. But trading data suggests a quieter shift happening underneath the noise. Capital increasingly flowed into infrastructure-focused projects tied to Ethereum, including decentralized AI systems, zero-knowledge networks, compliant stablecoins, and DePIN protocols connecting blockchain to real-world services.
On newer networks like Base, autonomous AI agents are beginning to deploy smart contracts without direct human input, while conversational tools are changing how users manage on-chain assets. These developments are drawing steady interest from traders looking beyond fast-moving narratives.
Exchange programs add momentum
MEXC’s structured trading products also played a role inl January’s activity. Its Launchpad offering for SKR attracted over $1.1 million in subscriptions and delivered strong early returns. The exchange’s Trading Pool feature generated hundreds of millions of dollars in volume, reflecting demand for yield-focused strategies despite lingering market caution. January’s figures suggest that while speculation hasn’t disappeared, the market is gradually repositioning around infrastructure projects seen as critical to crypto’s next growth phase.
Meanwhile, MEXC introduced stock futures trading with zero commission fees, marking a significant expansion into traditional financial derivatives. This new offering allowed users to trade futures contracts based on shares of major U.S.-listed companies without incurring any broker fees.
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