The cryptocurrency market, which for years has been a synonym for dynamic development and innovation, is currently experiencing significant changes in the structure of its leaders. The Binance exchange, long considered the undisputed king among cryptocurrency exchanges, is beginning to feel increasing competition from so-called second-tier exchanges. According to the latest report from the analytical firm 0xScope, Binance’s dominance in the centralized cryptocurrency exchange market has weakened over the past year. What are the reasons for this change and what consequences might it bring for the future of the cryptocurrency market?
The Loss of Binance’s Dominance
According to the 0xScope report, Binance still leads the global cryptocurrency market, controlling 51.2% of the turnover on cryptocurrency exchanges (CEX) from October 17, 2022, to October 17, 2023. However, its dominance has begun to wane. In October 2022, Binance’s share was 54.6%, but by July it had fallen to about 45%.
Rising Competition
At the same time, OKX’s market share has rapidly increased – from 10.5% last year to 16.1% in the latest week of trading. OKX has become a strong “number two” in the market, followed by Bybit, Bitget, and MEXC, which have also shown growth trends over the past year.
Spot and Derivative Markets
Although Binance still dominates in derivative trading, its share has dropped from 50% at the beginning of the year to 45% in recent weeks. During the same period, OKX’s share increased from 10% to 15%. In the spot market, Binance’s dominance has significantly dropped – from 62% a year ago to just 40% currently.
Legal Issues and Strategies
Binance also faced a serious lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June, with allegations including improper management of client funds and listing unregistered securities.
On-Chain Perspective
Binance still holds more crypto asset value than any other CEX exchange – 45%, although this is less than 50% last year. Binance’s main competitors are Coinbase and Bitfinex, the latter of which maintains close cooperation with Tether, holding reserves worth 85 billion dollars.
Summary
This shift in the cryptocurrency exchange market reflects the dynamic nature of the industry and the ever-increasing competition. Although Binance remains a leader, it must face growing challenges and adapt its strategy to maintain its position at the top in the rapidly changing world of cryptocurrencies.
