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Amid rapidly shifting market narratives, a key criterion for evaluating a trading platform is its ability to provide users with maximum capital efficiency and instant access to a wide range of opportunities. HTX's July report demonstrates that the exchange is not merely keeping pace with these demands but is actively shaping a new industry standard by integrating traditional finance (TradFi) into the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Stock Futures: A New Driver of Record Growth

The month's key event was the expansion of the TradFi zone, which led to explosive growth in trading volumes. In July, HTX launched 56 new assets, including 51 popular stock contracts. The main focus was on the four most in-demand sectors: commodities, precious metals, AI chips, and memory. In particular, key assets from giants such as SK Hynix, Micron Technology, and SanDisk were launched, reflecting the dominant market narrative around semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

The platform now supports 170 TradFi assets, covering individual US stocks, ETFs, and Pre-IPO offerings, and holds a leading position in the coverage of US securities. Users can trade key global assets in one place without needing to switch between platforms. This strategy has yielded impressive results: the daily trading volume in the TradFi zone reached an all-time high by the end of July, increasing more than 10-fold compared to the June daily average, with cumulative trading volume exceeding $2.5 billion.

Automation and Copy Trading: Steady Growth Against the Market

Despite overall pressure on the crypto market, two automated trading segments on HTX demonstrated steady growth. Copy trading volume surged by 184%, trading volume through futures bots grew by 9%, and the average daily position value increased by 7%. This growth is driven by the development of the trader ecosystem and continuous optimization of the rating mechanism, which attracts and retains high-quality professionals. For users, this means a more diverse and professional selection for copy trading.

Additionally, in July, the trailing grid feature was officially launched, allowing grid intervals to dynamically adjust to market movements. This helps more intelligently capitalize on volatility in unstable markets. The order placement mechanism was also upgraded to limit orders, effectively reducing slippage losses and enhancing the long-term profitability of grid bots. For high-frequency use cases, a one-click close feature for opposing positions on the same trading pair was introduced, which is critical in fast-moving markets.

Earn and Lending: A Focus on Capital Efficiency

Capital efficiency remains a top priority for long-term holders. In July, nearly 28,000 users participated in HTX Earn, with total subscription volume exceeding $290 million. Flexible products for USDT, USDD, and USDC attracted over 20,000 participants with subscription volumes of around $250 million. For Prime 5 and above clients, the BTC VIP Flexible Earn product was launched with an annual percentage yield (APY) of 1%. In lending services, innovative mechanisms were introduced, including an on-chain TRX energy arbitrage feature, allowing users to earn high annual returns by staking BTC, ETH, or USDT.

Ecosystem and Community: From Hackathon to World Cup

HTX continues to expand its sphere of influence. The Genesis Hackathon, organized jointly with HTX DAO and B.AI, concluded successfully, attracting over 200 developer teams to build projects in AI agents, AI trading, payments, and DeFi. Capitalizing on the FIFA 2026 World Cup trend, the exchange launched a prediction campaign with a prize pool of 500,000 USDT, which attracted nearly 13,000 participants who made over 180,000 predictions and generated trading volumes approaching $170 million.

Approaching its 13th anniversary, HTX continues to embed the principle of "Users First" into every detail. The platform has not only weathered numerous market cycles but is also actively shaping the future by blurring the lines between TradFi and cryptocurrencies. This is not just a report of achievements but a clear signal that the exchange intends to remain a key player in the global digital economy.

Analyst Comment: The record growth in volumes in the TradFi zone is not just a trend but a fundamental shift. The integration of stocks and ETFs into the crypto ecosystem attracts institutional capital that was previously inaccessible. HTX's success in this area shows that the future belongs to hybrid platforms capable of offering users a single window for managing all asset classes.