Crypto Industry Experiences Significant Q3 Growth With Enhanced Security Measures

By: Eva Baxter

The crypto market has showcased a remarkable performance in the third quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in active traders and increased market capitalization, as detailed in a report by MEXC. The report highlighted an unprecedented growth in the crypto market, which reached a capitalization of $4 trillion. During this period, intense trading momentum was observed, with over 680 tokens added to exchanges, marking a 17% increase from the previous quarter. The surge in trading activity resulted in a 97% hike in trading volumes and a 16% rise in active traders participating in new listings.

The report noted that the spot market performed exceptionally with the top 10 highest-volume tokens experiencing a staggering 2,933% average peak gain, significantly up by 158% from Q2. The industry narratives around memecoins, AI + Web3, and DEXs notably contributed to the vibrant market dynamics. The BSC ecosystem emerged as a star performer, dominating six of the top ten positions by growth, achieving an average return exceeding 9,000% with projects like TALE, BAS, and MEAL. Whereas Ethereum and Base ecosystems also showcased considerable growth in Layer-2 and DeFi derivatives.

Simultaneously, security improvements have been noted, as MEXC intercepted 48 fraud cases, freezing nearly $5 million in illicit funds and restricting over 19,000 suspicious accounts. Despite some upticks in theft and hacking incidents to the tune of $2.7 billion stolen in H1 2025, a downturn was observed in Q3, aligning with an overall declining trend witnessed during the months of May and June.

Concurrently, Kraken, another key player in the crypto industry, reported a vast growth spurt, with revenue surging to $648 million for Q3—a 114% increase from the previous year. The exchange saw a 106% increase in trading volumes and a robust expansion in its user base, reaching 5.2 million funded accounts. Kraken’s assets on its platform rose by 89%, accelerating its expansion plans and fortifying its financial standing with increased profitability margins, portraying a strong balance to effectively capitalize on ongoing market opportunities.