The dark horse exchange thriving amid the turmoil: LBank is growing aggressively through "hard data"
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The dark horse exchange thriving amid the turmoil: LBank is growing aggressively through "hard data"
Fast, accurate, ruthless—a solo performance amid the noisy red ocean.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsThe cryptocurrency exchange landscape in 2025 can be best described in four words: a fiercely competitive bloodbath. New tokens flood the market like a tide, institutional investors are entering en masse, and the battle for dominance between derivatives and spot trading has intensified. Binance Alpha continues to accelerate its listing pace, while Coinbase attempts to build an all-in-one exchange. At the same time, macroeconomic and political factors keep shaking the market: Trump family's crypto projects, regulatory debates, and global capital movements all add uncertainty to this space.
Amid this noise, a recent report released by Bitcoin.com has once again brought LBank, the dark horse, into public view. The report shows that LBank achieved a 24-hour spot trading volume of $2.99 billion, capturing 3.1% market share, ranking it among the global top ten exchanges—surpassing OKX. Meanwhile, its new token returns lead by a wide margin, with average returns in its EDGE section reaching as high as 1,606%. On key asset market share, LBank also stands out, maintaining the number one CEX position in market share for 90% of core assets. In this intense competition, LBank is quietly breaking through with steady momentum—an ascent that cannot be ignored.
Data speaks, but behind the numbers often lies a deeper story. Now, let’s follow the clues from this report to unpack how this dark horse carved its own path amid turbulent market currents.
Fast, Precise, Ruthless: A Solo Movement in a Noisy Red Ocean
In the exchange arena, challenges never cease. Speed means seizing liquidity first; precision represents the core competitiveness in price discovery; ruthlessness defines the limits of competition. LBank takes these three elements to the extreme: leveraging "speed" to seize opportunities, "precision" to lock in value, and "ruthlessness" to break conventions. With a series of sharp and decisive moves, LBank has forged its own distinct trajectory.
Fast — Seizing Initiative, Leading in Launch Speed
In just the first half of 2025, LBank listed 695 new assets—an average of 3–4 per day—demonstrating extremely high listing efficiency and further highlighting its core strengths in asset discovery and early positioning. As a result, LBank’s average daily trading volume surged to $4.98 billion in Q2 2025, up 24.5% quarter-on-quarter, setting a new record high.
When it comes to new token launches, LBank remains ahead of the curve. In Q2 2025, 29% of assets listed on LBank were first listings. Take WLFI, the recently popular Trump-family-linked project, as an example: LBank became one of its official首批合作 exchanges, promptly launching an exclusive WLFI launch trading competition with a prize pool of $150,000, while jointly introducing the WLFI USD 1 stablecoin and an innovative points rewards program. Meanwhile, LBank launched pre-market trading nearly two months earlier than major exchanges, quickly followed by contract and spot trading—its listing speed and pursuit of new assets outpace approximately 90% of CEXs.
Precise — Accurately Capturing Value and Trends
Opportunities at the crest of the wave vanish in an instant. Those who truly capture wealth possess precise insight into value. LBank’s “precision” manifests in its keen judgment and scientific screening of new asset potential.
In August, LBank listed 85 tokens, with five surging over 10x and thirteen rising over 5x. Notably, seven of the top ten gainers were first-listed assets. Additionally, official data shows that the monthly gains of its top five first-listed assets in August all exceeded 200%:
- CLIPPY rose 1,358%, with 11.76% trading volume market share;
- LITTLEGUY gained 804%, with 30.21% market share;
- HODL climbed 320%, with 56.28% market share;
- MAD1 increased 303%, with 50.79% market share;
- LIZARD grew 225%, with 12.31% market share.
These results not only demonstrate LBank’s accurate grasp of first-listed assets but also reinforce its status as “#1 globally in first-listed asset gains,” “#1 globally in 100x token ratio,” and “#1 CEX in market share.”
LBank EDGE, the dedicated zone for 100x-potential assets, best exemplifies LBank’s “precision” strategy. Relying on AI screening, rapid listing mechanisms, and multiple user safeguards, every token launch on the platform undergoes meticulous calculation and market validation. Take the high-quality asset RED as an example: LBank opened pre-market trading as early as February 10, far outpacing other exchanges. The asset later reached a peak increase of 20,676%. In contrast, Upbit did not list RED until September 5, when its daily peak gain was only 142%—a gap of nearly seven months. This time difference not only highlights LBank’s acute ability to identify quality assets but also underscores its first-mover advantage in market positioning and timing.
To date, the EDGE section has listed 10 first-launch assets, achieving an average token gain of 1,512.44%, with a maximum gain reaching an astonishing 20,676.66%—all testifying to LBank’s exceptional eye for value.
Ruthless — Bold Moves, Breaking Conventions
Ruthlessness is LBank’s sharpest weapon in the exchange arena. It proactively expands, rapidly scaling both derivatives and spot trading, using continuous product innovation to create unique differentiation.
From mid-June to September, LBank made frequent and aggressive moves:
- June 12: LBANK EDGE launched
- July 21: Integrated xStocks, enabling stock-token trading
- July 22: Launched points system
- August 28: LBmeme Launch went live
- September 4: Integrated Ondo Finance, listing related US stock tokens
Each move was bold and precisely timed to market rhythms. The recently launched AMM-based IDO platform, LBmeme Launch, has delivered standout performances: the first token, LDOG, achieved a peak gain of 6,689% after listing on LBANK EDGE, while the recently listed LRATS reached a peak gain of 5,942%. Both have already surpassed a $12 million market cap, standing out remarkably.
Rise in Numbers: Share, Speed, and Growth
LBank is quietly writing its growth legend at an astonishing pace. Whether it’s the sustained rise in trading volume or the ever-increasing user activity, from spot to derivatives, each leap reflects its agility and edge in this fierce race.
This rapid rise has earned repeated industry recognition. Bitcoin.com ranked it among the world’s top ten crypto exchanges, while UToday awarded it the title of “Best Exchange 2025.” On two major lists published by CoinGape, LBank was included in both the “Top 3 Low-Fee Exchanges” and the “Top 3 Best Exchanges of 2025.” Even Forbes took special note of LBank’s influence in the Meme sector. This series of honors fully reflects LBank’s growing brand presence and industry impact worldwide.
Market share validates this upward trend. Messari data shows that LBank ranks in the top ten among CEXs for spot trading, with a 3.1% market share—surpassing OKX.
Looking back at LBank’s historical trading volume trends, its growth path is clear. After hitting a bear market low in 2023, LBank’s trading volume began rapidly climbing from January 2024, hitting a record high in July and now operating at peak levels. Whether comparing to its 2020 peak or this year’s records, LBank consistently demonstrates enduring vitality and market resilience.
Messari data reveals LBank’s strong performance over the past three months: trading volume rose 34% month-on-month in June and 52% in July, reaching $8.784 billion in August—a 41% increase from the beginning of the year. The derivatives market is equally impressive. According to CoinGecko, on April 29, LBank ranked among the top five in derivatives trading, and by August 4, its 24-hour derivatives trading volume hit $5.2 billion, placing it fourth globally.
Behind these figures lies LBank’s swift and determined stride. Every percentage point, every transaction, reflects its expanding boundaries and undeniable presence in this fiercely contested arena.
The Dark Horse Rises Amid Turbulence
"Fast, precise, ruthless"—this is LBank’s rhythm. Each launch, every trade, each high return echoes like war drums across the crypto赛道, announcing the sharpness and strength of this dark horse. With rising data and growing attention, LBank’s silhouette is becoming increasingly defined on the global exchange map.
The future may be unpredictable, but LBank, with firm steps, has already carved out its own competitive space through innovation and speed. Its growth is more than just rising numbers or accolades on leaderboards—it is a legend built on insight, boldness, and strength.
Ahead lie unknowns and challenges. The tide has not ceased, nor have the waves settled. As we navigate change and strengthen our resolve through volatility, perhaps what matters most is not just today’s achievements, but how we prepare for tomorrow—moving forward with wisdom and courage, alongside those forces that forge new paths through storms, charting our own course.
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