MEXC Achieves 20X Growth in GOLD Futures, Captures Up to 47% Market Share with Zero-Fee Strategy
In Brief
MEXC reported a sharp rise in precious metals futures trading, with gold futures market share surging to 47% and daily volume reaching $555 million in January 2026 following the rollout of its zero-fee trading strategy.
MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange, redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, today reported significant growth in precious metals futures trading, with gold futures market share reaching 47% on January 25, 2026, and single-day trading volume hitting $555 million.
MEXC’s GOLD Futures market share grew from 2.4% in early December 2025 to 47% by January 25, 2026—a 20-fold increase over two months. The platform surpassed competitors to capture the largest market share on January 23, maintaining this position through month-end. The growth accelerated notably after January 15, coinciding with gold prices reaching new highs.
In response to heightened market activity, MEXC launched a limited-time Zero-Fee strategy on GOLD Futures (XAUT, PAXG) in mid-January. The initiative contributed to a 635% month-over-month increase in average daily trading volume from December 2025 to January 2026. Peak volume of $555 million was recorded on January 25.
The Zero-Fee strategy synergizes with MEXC’s high-performance ecosystem: up to 100x leverage on GOLD futures and deep order book liquidity. This combination addresses key trading barriers—transaction costs, capital efficiency, and order execution—particularly for high-frequency and institutional-scale traders.
MEXC’s SILVER Futures SILVER(XAG)USDT tracked similar growth patterns. Trading volume increased nearly 20-fold between January 18 and January 24, reaching a peak of $147.8 million. The surge aligned with silver’s price rally beginning January 16.
With precious metals volatility expected to persist amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, MEXC’s Zero-Fee infrastructure and liquidity capacity position the platform to sustain its market leadership. The exchange plans to maintain competitive fee structures while continuing to expand derivatives product offerings across asset classes.
About MEXC
Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries and regions, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
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Gregory, a digital nomad hailing from Poland, is not only a financial analyst but also a valuable contributor to various online magazines. With a wealth of experience in the financial industry, his insights and expertise have earned him recognition in numerous publications. Utilising his spare time effectively, Gregory is currently dedicated to writing a book about cryptocurrency and blockchain.
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Gregory, a digital nomad hailing from Poland, is not only a financial analyst but also a valuable contributor to various online magazines. With a wealth of experience in the financial industry, his insights and expertise have earned him recognition in numerous publications. Utilising his spare time effectively, Gregory is currently dedicated to writing a book about cryptocurrency and blockchain.
