Crypto Trading Hits Record $10 Trillion as Regulatory Optimism Fuels Growth

A recent report from CCData reveals that cryptocurrency trading volumes reached an unprecedented $10 trillion in November, marking a historic high for the industry.

This surge is largely attributed to growing optimism around potential regulatory changes under Donald Trump’s leadership.

A significant portion of this growth came from derivatives trading, which dominated centralized exchange activity. CCData’s analysis highlighted key trends in the market, including the increased interest in assets such as Ripple, which has faced regulatory challenges in the past. The report noted that institutional demand also spiked, particularly with a surge in CME volumes and notable investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Interestingly, this growth wasn’t confined to U.S. exchanges alone. In South Korea, the Upbit exchange saw a staggering 358% increase in monthly spot trading, despite regulatory challenges, such as accusations of over 600,000 KYC violations. Options trading also played a crucial role in the rise of overall trading volumes, with Bitcoin options on the CME reaching a record high of $5.54 billion—a 152% increase compared to previous figures.

The approval of Bitcoin ETF options trading by the OCC in November further fueled this surge, though ETF volumes were not included in CCData’s analysis. Despite this, the market saw enormous growth, with BlackRock’s ETF reaching over $425 million on its first day.

Ultimately, the combined spot and derivatives trading volume for centralized exchanges more than doubled from October to November, reaching an all-time high of $10.4 trillion. This surge underscores the rapid expansion of the crypto market, driven by regulatory optimism and increased institutional involvement.