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Amid the rapid shift in market narratives, investors are increasingly seeking platforms that can provide not only broad asset diversification but also maximum capital efficiency. The key criterion for evaluating any trading venue today is its ability to instantly adapt to new opportunities while offering a reliable and profitable product lineup. It is within this logic that HTX is developing, and in July 2026 it demonstrated impressive results, confirming its status as one of the industry's leaders.

TradFi Futures: Explosive Growth and New Horizons

The main growth driver in the reporting period was the rapid expansion of the TradFi zone. The number of newly registered users increased by 15% over the month, a direct result of targeted efforts to optimize listings, trading instruments, and ecosystem development as a whole. The platform launched 56 new assets, including 51 popular stock contracts, focusing on the four most in-demand sectors: commodities, precious metals, AI chips, and memory.

Special attention was paid to assets combining high growth potential with robust defensive characteristics. The dominant narratives of July were AI and semiconductors: key assets from the memory and computing segments were launched, such as SKHYNIX, SKHY (SK Hynix), MU (Micron Technology), and SNDK (SanDisk). To date, the platform supports 170 TradFi assets, covering individual US stocks, ETFs, and Pre-IPO, and maintains a leading industry position in the coverage of individual US securities.

The trading experience also underwent continuous optimization. In July, HTX Futures completed its adaptation for TradFi, optimizing index sources and funding rates so that stock contract pricing more accurately reflects real market conditions. A dedicated TradFi navigation tab appeared in the web version, and the launch of the Rebase feature for stock contracts (Stock Contract Rebase) is planned for the third quarter, further enhancing the trading experience.

The results were swift: at the end of July, the daily trading volume in the TradFi zone reached an all-time high, increasing more than 10-fold compared to the June daily average. The cumulative TradFi trading volume reached approximately $2.5 billion.

Automated Trading: Copy Trading and Bots on the Rise

Despite recent pressure on the crypto market, two automated futures trading segments on HTX, contrary to the market trend, demonstrated steady growth. Copy trading volume surged by 184% in July, trading volume via futures bots grew by 9%, and the average daily value of positions on the platform increased by 7%.

The growth in copy trading is driven by the development of the trader ecosystem. The platform continuously optimized its rating mechanism, attracting and retaining quality traders, which allowed the talent pool to steadily expand. This provided users with a more diverse and professional selection for copy trading, enhancing both profitability and user trust.

As for grid trading tools, the trailing grid feature was officially launched in July, allowing grid intervals to dynamically adjust to market movements. The initial order placement mechanism for the futures grid was upgraded to a limit order, effectively reducing slippage losses caused by market fluctuations and improving the long-term profitability of grid bots. A number of trading experience optimizations were also implemented for high-frequency usage scenarios, including a one-click close function for opposing positions on the same trading pair.

Earn and Lending: Capital Efficiency in Focus

Capital efficiency remains one of the top priorities for long-term holders. In July, nearly 28,000 users participated in HTX Earn, with total subscription volume exceeding $290 million. Stablecoins remained the most popular choice among clients. Flexible Earn products for USDT, USDD, and USDC attracted over 20,000 participants thanks to consistently competitive yields, with subscription volume of around $250 million.

For clients at Prime 5 level and above, the BTC VIP Flexible Earn product was launched with an annual percentage yield (APY) of 1%. Combined with the previously launched USDT VIP Flexible Earn product, large clients gained broader opportunities for long-term asset allocation. Innovative mechanisms emerged in lending services. The Collateral Swap service introduced an on-chain TRX energy arbitrage feature, allowing users to stake BTC, ETH, or USDT to receive TRX and place it in TRON Stake 2.0 to generate and lease out energy.

For popular assets, including XAUT, HYPE, ONDO, and AAVE, limited-time low-interest loans were offered, further reducing financing costs for holders. Liquidity Boost on HTX continues to provide large-scale credit services to leading global market makers and institutional clients, offering tailored solutions with higher TVL and more lenient liquidation terms.

Ecosystem and Community: From the World Cup to a Hackathon

The FIFA 2026 World Cup became the most popular event in the world in July. Capitalizing on this trend, HTX launched a World Cup prediction campaign with a total prize pool of 500,000 USDT, covering predictions for the champion, match outcomes, and the number of goals scored. The campaign attracted nearly 13,000 registered participants who made over 180,000 predictions, driving trading volumes approaching $170 million.

July also saw the successful conclusion of the Genesis hackathon, jointly organized by HTX DAO and B.AI, dedicated to the AI and Web3 direction. It attracted over 200 developer teams to build high-quality projects in AI agents, AI trading, AI payments, AI wallets, and DeFi. HTX also launched its first TradFi event, "Trade and Earn," where users not only traded TradFi contracts with negative fees but also saw 100% of their trading fees directed toward buying back and burning HTX, supporting the token's long-term value stability.

My analysis: HTX's July report demonstrates a clear understanding of market trends. The focus on TradFi futures is not merely following a fad but a strategic move that allows the platform to attract institutional interest and diversify risks. The 184% growth in copy trading during a bear market is particularly telling: it indicates high user confidence in algorithmic strategies and asset management. Overall, the platform is confidently moving toward its 13th anniversary, and judging by the momentum, even more surprises await us.