SINGAPORE, June 5, 2025 — HTX, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, has advanced to the 8th position in Kaiko’s Q2 2025 Global Spot Exchange Ranking, climbing two spots from the prior quarter. This substantial advancement represents the most significant upward movement among the top 10 exchanges this quarter, highlighting HTX’s expanding global presence and strong platform performance.
Kaiko, a reputable source of institutional-grade crypto market data and indices, evaluated 45 leading spot exchanges based on six weighted criteria: Governance, Liquidity, Technology, Business, Security, and Data Quality. HTX particularly excelled in the Business and Technology categories, while maintaining high standards in Security.
Business Strength: Ranked Second in the Industry
HTX achieved the second-highest global ranking in the Business category, demonstrating its superior product range, operational scale, and innovative capabilities. In April, HTX listed 14 new tokens covering popular sectors like staking infrastructure and on-chain narratives. Notable performers included:
- STO, which experienced a 303% increase after listing
- DARK (MCP narrative), with a 246% gain
- HOUSE (Solana-based meme coin), rising by 176%
HTX also became the first exchange worldwide to list USD1 (World Liberty Financial USD), a new stablecoin, reinforcing its position as an early adopter in emerging asset classes.
According to DeFiLlama, HTX recorded a net capital inflow of $472 million in April, the highest among global centralized exchanges (CEXs), surpassing competitors by a factor of 6–7. Furthermore, CoinGecko recognized HTX as the only Top 10 exchange with positive spot trading growth, defying broader market trends.
Technological Excellence and Seamless User Experience
HTX also achieved high rankings in the Technology dimension, which Kaiko defines by factors such as platform uptime, API latency, and throughput under high-load conditions.
HTX’s consistent system reliability and ultra-low-latency infrastructure have enabled it to provide a high-frequency trading environment trusted by both retail and institutional traders. According to Kaiko’s analysis, technological excellence is a key factor in user retention, and HTX’s performance confirms its position as a leading trading platform.
Top-Tier Security
HTX achieved high scores across all security metrics, due to proactive risk management and infrastructure investments. The exchange has reported zero security breaches for more than 20 consecutive months.
Recent improvements include:
- Multi-device login protections and unusual transfer alerts
- Fireblocks Off-Exchange integration to enhance institutional custody
- Increased collaboration with global white-hat partners for continuous 24/7 defense and penetration testing
HTX continues to lead the industry in transparency, with 31 consecutive months of asset reserve disclosures. Its May 2025 Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves showed a 73% increase in USDT in April, followed by over 30% growth in May, demonstrating increasing user confidence and growing capital inflows.
A Continued Commitment to Excellence
HTX is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in security, compliance, and market integrity, while also expanding access to new digital asset opportunities. This recognition from Kaiko firmly positions HTX among the top exchanges shaping the future of the crypto industry.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX has grown from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses encompassing digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other ventures.
As a leading global gateway to Web3, HTX possesses global capabilities that allow it to offer users secure and reliable services. Guided by the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is committed to delivering quality services and value to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
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