Centralized exchanges (CEXs) are aggressively expanding their spot listings to capture growing investor interest.
A recent report from TokenInsight, analyzing data from November 1, 2024, to February 15, 2025, shows a surge in new asset listings across major exchanges, with MEXC and Gate leading the way.
MEXC listed 461 new assets, far exceeding Gate’s 317 and reinforcing its position as the most active exchange in spot market expansion. Other exchanges, including Binance and OKX, took a more conservative approach, listing just 24 and 19 assets, respectively. The listing boom gained momentum in mid-November, driven by a surge in memecoin popularity and heightened trading activity.
Memecoins dominated the market, accounting for over one-third of all new listings. MEXC was the most aggressive, with 40% of its new listings falling into the category, while Gate followed at 24%. Meanwhile, OKX, Bybit, and Bitget focused on infrastructure projects, while Binance concentrated on DeFi assets, which made up 33% of its new listings.
Although Gate led in listing volume, MEXC maintained a higher transition rate and lower listing issues, positioning itself as the most efficient exchange for rapid asset listings.
Notably, MEXC and Gate introduced specialized trading zones, such as MEXC’s “Meme+” and Gate’s “Pilot”, to further capitalize on the market trends. These trading zones allowed traders to access emerging assets before they transition to official spot listings.
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The report also highlights four trending sectors driving new listings: Meme, AI, DeSci, and Celebrity Meme. Notable projects like $TRUMP and $VINE were quickly added to multiple platforms, reflecting the growing demand for speculative assets. As market momentum continues, exchanges are expected to further accelerate spot listings to attract traders and maximize trading volume.
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