BTCC posts strong 2025 as tokenised real-world asset trading gains traction
The world's longest-running crypto exchange says demand for tokenised real-world asset futures helped it navigate a volatile market in 2025, lifting volumes, user numbers and reinforcing its push towards broader Web3 adoption.
BTCC ended 2025 with more than 11 million registered users and $775 billion in total trading volume, according to figures released by the exchange. Futures trading accounted for $670 billion of that total, with spot trading contributing a further $105 billion, despite what the company described as challenging market conditions across the digital asset sector.
The standout growth area was tokenised real-world asset, or RWA, futures. BTCC reported $53.1 billion in trading volume from these products over the year, with $22.7 billion generated in the fourth quarter alone. Quarterly volumes rose sharply from $1.2 billion in the first quarter to $16.4 billion in the second, before settling at $12.8 billion in the third quarter.
Tokenised assets come to the fore
Marcus Chen, product manager at BTCC, said the exchange’s focus on tokenised RWA futures proved timely as markets became more volatile towards the end of the year. The products allow users to trade exposure to traditional assets such as commodities and equities using USDT, rather than owning the underlying instruments.
According to BTCC, the most actively traded tokenised assets in the fourth quarter included gold, silver, NVIDIA, WTI crude oil and Tesla, highlighting demand for familiar assets wrapped in crypto-native formats.
Platform upgrades and new features
BTCC also pointed to a series of platform updates during the year. A TradingView integration launched in the fourth quarter brought advanced charting and analysis tools directly into the exchange. The company also expanded its listings, adding tokens such as Zcash, Pippin and Audiera, while offering more than 400 spot and futures trading pairs.
Additional features included the launch of copy trading for its Futures Pro product, aimed at making more complex strategies accessible to less experienced users.
Risk management and expansion plans
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The exchange said it added $2.2 million to its Risk Reserve Fund, taking the total above $21 million, and maintained Monthly Proof of Reserves above 100%. BTCC also announced plans to triple its workforce to 3,500 employees and expand its RWA futures offering.
Chen described 2025 as a milestone year, saying the company was focused on long-term growth and wider Web3 adoption rather than short-term trading gains.
The Recap
- BTCC ended 2025 with 11 million registered users.
- Tokenised RWA futures reached $53.1 billion annual volume.
- Company plans to expand products and pursue partnerships.
