HTX, the cryptocurrency exchange formerly known as Huobi, reported solid operational metrics for August 2026, with platform balances increasing 6.6% month-over-month and the number of tradable assets reaching 210. The exchange’s traditional finance trading volume exceeded $4 billion, underscoring continued momentum across its product offerings.

  • Platform balance growth: 6.6% month-over-month
  • Tradable assets: 210 available for trading
  • TradFi volume: Over $4 billion
  • New user registration growth: 15% month-over-month (July 2026)
  • HTX token burn: $32.82 million in H1 2026
  • Proof of Reserve date: June 1, 2026

In July, HTX recorded a 15% month-over-month increase in newly registered users, attributing the growth to continuous optimization of listings, trading instruments, yield products, marketing campaigns, and ecosystem development. The company emphasized its “user first” principle as central to driving adoption across its platform.

HTX DAO burned $32.82 million worth of HTX tokens during the first half of 2026, marking a deflationary mechanism as market liquidity remains constrained. The exchange also maintained reserve ratios above 100% across all major assets as of June 1, 2026, according to its Merkle tree-based proof of reserve disclosures. Additionally, HTX ranked first globally for net capital inflows over seven days in mid-May, with total platform asset balances growing 4.94% compared to the previous month.

By Gavriel Gavrielides

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