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Binance’s market dominance wanes with regulatory woes and futures market shifts

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Binance, a dominant player in the cryptocurrency exchange market, has seen a notable downturn in its transaction volume over the past year.

In November 2022, the exchange handled approximately $500 billion in monthly volume. However, according to The Block, by November 2023, this number has fallen sharply to $230 billion. Regulatory pressures have intensified, with the Department of Justice imposing a multi-billion dollar fine, prompting Binance to employ a three-year monitor to oversee compliance.

This downward trend also extends to Asia-based volume, where Binance has seen its numbers halved, with competitors such as Upbit and OKX closing in.

Asia Based Customer Exchange Volume: (Source: The Block)
Asia Based Customer Exchange Volume: (Source: The Block)

Furthermore, Binance’s share of the futures market has equally suffered a blow, with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) taking the lead. Binance currently holds 26% of the market share, marking its lowest point since December 2021.

Binance Futures Open Interest Dominance: (Source: Glassnode)
Binance Futures Open Interest Dominance: (Source: Glassnode)

These developments suggest a further contraction in Binance’s market share, potentially exacerbated by the recent fines and compliance demands. This shift may have broader implications for the distribution of cryptocurrency transactions among major exchanges.

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