MEXC Reports 21% MoM Growth in New-Token Traders and 31% Increase in Tokenized Stock Trading Volume in August

The useful part

Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 14, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its August trading data for new tokens and TradFi assets. The number of users trading new tokens rose 21% month over month, while the top-performing token posted a peak gain of 14,143%. During the same period, TradFi Spot trading volume increased 13% month over month, led by a 31% rise in tokenized stock trading volume.

How it works

• In the new-token market, the number of users trading new tokens on MEXC rose 21% month over month in August.
• From early-stage tokens to tokenized stocks, trading activity on MEXC expanded across both crypto and traditional asset markets in August.
• The top 10 tokens by peak gain recorded an average peak gain of 3,358%, up 145% month over month, with Niu Lai (牛来) ranking first at 14,143%.
• Five of these tokens also ranked among the top 10 by Spot trading volume, collectively accounting for 65% of trading volume among the top 10 new tokens by volume.

What to take from it

Among the top 10 tokens by trading volume, five memecoins contributed 55% of total volume, while AI, RWA, DeFi, and cross-chain infrastructure projects accounted for the remaining 45%. While memecoins led trading activity, utility-focused projects across AI, RWA, and DeFi also attracted strong interest. During the same period, TradFi Spot activity expanded further into stock-related assets.

Example or evidence

• Tokenized stocks including CRCL, NBIS, and SPCX ranked among the top 10 assets by trading volume.
• Gold-related assets also remained active, with GOLD (PAXG) trading volume rising 43% month over month and ranking first in TradFi Spot.

Details worth keeping

XAU volume increased 57% and SILVER rose 39%, while XAUT declined 10%.