HTX started 2025 with a strong
performance, driven by the broader crypto market’s recovery and
renewed investor confidence. The exchange achieved significant
growth in user base, asset performance, and product innovation,
solidifying its position as a leading global cryptocurrency
platform.
Record User Growth and Industry Recognition
January witnessed fast growth for HTX, surpassing 50 million
total registered users and achieving 105% MoM growth, setting a new
company record. Aligning with its mission of "Building the
Metaverse Free Port" and vision of "Achieving Financial Freedom for
8 Billion People on Earth," HTX continues its global expansion,
providing high-quality service to Web3 enthusiasts worldwide.

This growth was mirrored by a surge in platform popularity. From
January 17 to 20, HTX search clicks reached an all-time high,
increasing by 350% compared to December 2024. Platform exposure
also rose by 520%, indicating growing user interest and
recognition.
This exceptional performance garnered industry-wide
acclaim:
PANews PARTY AWARD 2025:
- Awarded "Best Exchange of the Year".
- HTX Ventures honored as "Best Investment Institution of the
Year".
- Forbes: Recognized as one of the "Top 25
World's Most Trustworthy Crypto Exchanges".
Forbes, a leading financial media outlet, evaluated
cryptocurrency exchanges based on trading volume, regulation, cost,
and other key factors. HTX excelled in BTC & ETH holdings, spot
trading volume, and product offerings, securing a 6th-place ranking
in spot market share among all listed exchanges.
Trade New Cryptos Only on HTX, 25 New Assets Listed,
Featuring Prominent AI and Celebrity-Themed Tokens
HTX listed 25 new assets in January, including notable AI and
celebrity-themed tokens. AI projects like ELIZA (up 204%), ARCSOL
(up 172%), GAME (up 159%), and GRIFT (up 225%) demonstrated strong
performance. The platform was an early mover in listing the highly
anticipated $TRUMP token, which surged by 431% post-launch.
$MELANIA also experienced a 60% increase. HTX remains committed to
offering users diverse investment opportunities and identifying
promising early-stage projects.

To further inform investors, HTX Ventures published a key
research report,
“A New Era for DeFi with Crypto Compliance and New Opportunities in
RWA-Fi and Stablecoin Payments”. This report analyzes emerging
market trends, focusing on compliance, DeFi growth, and the future
of stablecoin payments, providing valuable investment insights for
users.
Product Innovations and Community Growth Drive Enhanced
User Experience
HTX continued to prioritize user experience with several product
enhancements in January, including Crypto Radar, HTX 2024
RECAP, Surprise Gifts, and a redesigned NewListing section. These
features empower users to identify investment opportunities,
optimize financial planning, and engage more effectively with the
community. The platform also introduced an AI-powered FAQ product
to streamline information access and improve customer service.
On January 15, 2025, HTX DAO completed its Q4 2024 $HTX
token burn, destroying 9,982,673,247,009.8082 $HTX tokens worth
over $22.47 million.
Enhanced Security and Transparency for User
Confidence
In January, HTX prioritized platform security by implementing
robust measures to safeguard users' accounts, transactions, and
assets.
Account Security: HTX sent out 380,003 security
reminders (339,480 emails and 40,523 SMS) to users, empowering them
to proactively address potential threats. The platform also
successfully shut down 6 phishing websites and fake app download
sites to prevent users from falling victim to scams.
Transaction Security: HTX focused on blocking
abnormal transactions, successfully intercepted 3 withdrawal
attempts to scam addresses, and recovered 72,962 USDT for
users. Furthermore, the platform resolved 7 incidents involving
stolen assets flowing into the platform and assisting in freezing
193,702 USDT in stolen funds.
Asset Security: HTX added 189 new addresses to
its blacklist, effectively preventing the inflow of illicit funds
by intercepting 4 deposits from these addresses, totaling 624,190
USDT.
HTX has consistently demonstrated its commitment to
transparency. The platform updated its Merkle Tree Proof of
Reserves for February 2025, revealing that its reserve ratio for
major assets (BTC 101%, ETH 100%, TRX 105%, USDT 101%, HTX 104%,
XRP 101%, DOGE 100%, SOL 102%) consistently exceeds 100%. This
marks the 28th consecutive month of public disclosure of reserve
data, readily accessible for users on the "Assets - PoR
Reports" page of the HTX official website.
Throughout January, HTX's customer service team provided
support, assisting 38,642 users and effectively addressing 78,931
inquiries across various areas such as P2P trading, on-chain
transactions, 2FA, asset management, and KYC verification. The
team's dedication to providing professional and timely solutions
resulted in an 80% user satisfaction rating, fostering a positive
and loyal user base.

HTX’s strong January performance demonstrated its ambition and
potential for continued success. This success was driven by its
strong growth momentum, continuous product optimization, and a
vibrant and engaged community. Moving forward, HTX remains
committed to enhancing the user experience, driving product
innovation, and providing safer, more convenient, and diverse
trading services to users worldwide.
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, we harbor global
capabilities that enable us to provide users with safe and reliable
services. Their growth strategy - "Global Expansion, Thriving
Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance", underpins
their commitment to providing quality services and values to
virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
To learn more about HTX, users can visit HTX
Square or https://www.htx.com/, and follow HTX on
X, Telegram, and Discord. For further
inquiries, users can contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.