Introduction
As it approaches a landmark 15th anniversary, cryptocurrency exchange BTCC has reported a record-breaking 2025, achieving $3.7 trillion in total trading volume and growing its global user base to 11 million. The Lithuania-based platform, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, is now strategically pivoting to leverage artificial intelligence and dramatically expand its real-world asset offerings, signaling a new phase of growth built on its operational longevity.
Key Points
- Tokenized real-world asset trading volume grew 18-fold in 2025, reaching $22.7 billion in Q4 alone.
- The exchange maintained monthly Proof of Reserves above 100% throughout 2025, emphasizing transparency and user security.
- BTCC partnered with NBA All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. as its first global brand ambassador, bridging sports and crypto communities.
Record Volumes and Explosive RWA Growth Define 2025
The 2025 performance figures from BTCC underscore its significant scale and momentum. The exchange processed a staggering $3.27 trillion in futures volume alongside $431 billion in spot trading. Perhaps more telling than the sheer size is the composition of growth. The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) segment emerged as a powerhouse, with quarterly volumes skyrocketing from $1.2 billion in the first quarter to $22.7 billion by the fourth—an 18-fold increase over the year. Total tokenized futures volume for 2025 reached $53.1 billion, highlighting a rapidly accelerating investor appetite for blockchain-based exposure to traditional assets.
This growth was matched by a 60% year-over-year expansion in BTCC’s user base, which now stands at 11 million across more than 100 countries. Throughout this period of expansion, the exchange maintained a consistent commitment to transparency, publishing monthly Proof of Reserves (PoR) reports that consistently showed reserves exceeding 100%. Product enhancements, including a refreshed user interface, an updated VIP program, and integration with TradingView for futures, were rolled out to support the growing and diverse user community.
Strategic Brand Building and Global Recognition
Beyond the metrics, BTCC invested heavily in global community engagement and brand visibility throughout 2025. The exchange was a prominent participant at major industry events like TOKEN2049 in Dubai and Singapore, hosted a Summer Festival in Tokyo, and organized events during Taipei Blockchain Week. Its sponsorship of the Red Eagle Foundation’s charity golf events also contributed over $100,000 to philanthropic causes, aligning its brand with positive social impact.
The most high-profile move was the partnership with NBA All-Star and 2023 Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr., who became BTCC’s first global brand ambassador. This collaboration, as noted in the press release, intentionally bridges the sports and cryptocurrency communities by highlighting Jackson’s multifaceted identity as an elite athlete, music producer, and crypto trader. These concerted efforts in marketing and community building were validated with industry recognition, including the Best Centralized Exchange (Community Choice) award from BeInCrypto.
The 2026 Roadmap: AI, RWA, and a Next-Gen Platform
Building on 15 years of operational experience, BTCC has outlined three clear strategic priorities for 2026. The first is the integration of AI-powered features across risk management and trade execution tools, designed to serve both professional traders and mainstream users. The second priority is a significant expansion of its real-world asset product suite, capitalizing on the explosive growth witnessed in 2025 by adding new asset classes and trading pairs.
The third pillar is the launch of a next-generation trading platform. This comprehensive system will span derivatives and spot markets with multi-asset matching engines and will introduce a new wealth management feature offering diversified strategies tailored to different investor risk profiles. Marcus Chen, Product Manager at BTCC, encapsulated the strategic mindset, stating, “15 years in this industry has taught us that the real risk isn’t change but standing still. Our focus for 2026 is translating operational experience into speed: building what traders need for where markets are heading, not where they’ve been.”
As BTCC nears its 15-year milestone, its trajectory reflects a mature exchange evolving with the market. The record $3.7 trillion volume and 11-million-strong user base provide a formidable foundation. The planned shift toward AI-enabled tools and an expanded RWA ecosystem positions the exchange not just to capitalize on current trends but to actively shape the future convergence of traditional finance and digital asset trading.
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