HTX April Report: Global Net Inflow Leader, Brand Strength Soars

According to data from DeFiLlama, HTX achieved the highest net capital inflow among major centralized exchanges in April, registering $472 million.This inflow volume outpaced some competitors by 6 to 7 times, reflecting growing market confidence and user trust in HTX’s ongoing improvements in asset security, liquidity, and product experience.

Monthly trading volume rose 9.65% from March, underscoring continued platform activity. CoinGecko data ranked HTX as the 10th largest global CEX by market share at 5.4%, making it the only top-tier exchange to record positive month-over-month growth during a generally subdued market period.The exchange’s consistent performance reflects its strength in market liquidity, user retention, and trading engagement.

Strategic Asset Listings and International Events Drive Heightened User Activity

HTX maintained a fast-paced listing cadence in April, introducing 14 new tokens spanning prominent sectors such as staking infrastructure and emerging on-chain primitives. Many listings delivered significant returns. STO surged as high as 303% post-launch on HTX and continues to perform strongly in Binance’s spot market. DARK (an MCP project) and HOUSE (a meme coin on Solana) saw gains of 246% and 176%, respectively. HTX was also the first platform to list USD1, a stablecoin by World Liberty Financial, and KERNEL, a key staking infrastructure project. These strategic listings reinforce HTX’s reputation as a primary platform for early access to high-potential digital assets.

Expanding its global presence, HTX DAO accelerated its brand outreach with a series of offline events, including “Hong Kong Night”, “Moscow Blockchain Forum”, and “Dubai Night” in key crypto hubs worldwide. The most high-profile event was the “HTX DAO x TRON 2025 Hong Kong Whale Night” on April 8, featuring a keynote address by TRON founder and Advisor to HTX, Justin Sun. In his address, Sun emphasized themes of heritage, commitment, and construction, reaffirming HTX’s mission to build a free, open, and transparent crypto financial system amidst geopolitical and economic volatility — positioning HTX and TRON as trusted pillars in the global ecosystem.

HTX also launched a large-scale user campaign, the Million USDT Airdrop Celebration, offering cross-product rewards across spot, futures, loan, and earning services. The campaign attracted millions of off-platform impressions and boosted user activity across regions. Notably, HTX also kicked off a special edition of its Mars Program, offering one lucky user — selected from a global pool — the extraordinary opportunity to embark on a $6 million space journey with Justin Sun in July, marking a groundbreaking initiative in user engagement.

Product Enhancements and Research Insights Fuel Platform Advancement

HTX delivered several product upgrades in April aimed at improving trading experience and user empowerment. HTX Convert rolled out a 1:1 swap for USDT and USDD, improving asset flexibility. HTX DAO upgraded governance by introducing on-chain voting for HIPs, a move that enhances transparency and user participation. Additionally, the exchange enhanced the NewListing section (v2.0) to refine the user experience of trading new assets. It also improved its website’s homepage promotion to boost brand campaign exposure. HTX also launched APY Booster Coupons for SmartEarn, expanding incentives for users. These upgrades enhanced the user experience while also strengthening HTX’s competitiveness and innovation at the product level.

In parallel, HTX Research and HTX Ventures jointly released two in-depth reports that deeply analyze the development of the cryptocurrency market in the new cycle, focusing on technological innovation, macroeconomic dynamics, and policy trends. “Sonic: A Model for the New DeFi Paradigm” explored Sonic Network’s technical architecture and cross-chain design. “Crypto Challenges and Opportunities Amid Macro Noise” analyzed how U.S. dollar policy and macro trends are influencing crypto cycles and investment strategies. In an interview with Tech in Asia, HTX Ventures Head Alec offered perspective on what lies ahead for the industry: “The landscape has really changed drastically.” Alec expects Web3 to further mature in 2025, achieving wider mainstream recognition and adoption.

Unwavering Commitment to Security and Service Evidenced by 30% Increase in USDT Reserve

HTX continued to operate with a high standard of transparency and safety. May marked the 31st consecutive month of public reserves disclosures. According to the latest Merkle Tree-based reports, USDT reserves rose by more than 30% month-over-month, signaling renewed user trust and capital inflows.

HTX’s security team proactively protected users in April, preventing substantial potential losses. This included intercepting 2 fraudulent withdrawals (7,587 USDT), freezing stolen assets (164,700 USDT) from 11 off-platform incidents, and blocking 8 deposits from blacklisted addresses (49,172 USDT). HTX also added 1,750 addresses to its blacklist, and took down 33 phishing websites and apps. Over 220,000 security alerts were also sent to users, significantly enhancing platform security.

Throughout April, HTX’s customer support team efficiently managed 63,449 service requests from 32,447 users through the online support and ticketing systems, with most inquiries related to P2P trades and on-chain transactions. The team maintained a user satisfaction rate above 83%.

HTX’s strong April performance underscores its long-term strategic vision  and its ability to navigate uncertainty with confidence. As HTX DAO’s on-chain governance mechanisms gain traction, user participation is expected to deepen, fueling the next phase of community-driven growth. Looking ahead, HTX remains committed to its “user-first” philosophy, continuing to expand globally with a focus on delivering superior asset offerings, a dynamic product suite, and an energetic ecosystem tailored for the next wave of the crypto economy.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

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