In the first quarter of 2025, the volume of margin trading on the cryptocurrency exchange HTX increased by 60% compared to the same period last year and by 16% from the previous quarter, according to a press release.
The number of users taking out margin loans grew by 565% year-on-year and by 79% quarter-on-quarter. The exchange attributes this to a surge in market volatility.
“The first week of April is already being called ‘Black Monday’ by some analysts. In such times, traders seek to use capital more efficiently. The growth in margin trading on HTX is driven by our key advantages — lower interest rates and greater flexibility compared to other platforms,” the press release states.
According to HTX, as of April 3, the interest rate on margin loans in USDT was 3.99%, compared to a market average of 4.38%.
“We keep rates low and stable even during periods of high volatility — unlike competitors, who often sharply increase them,” representatives of the trading platform emphasized.
In 2024, the exchange implemented several updates to its margin platform: introducing dynamic interest rates, phased liquidation of positions, and creating an insurance fund that automatically covers losses up to 20 USDT.
Additionally, HTX plans to release a major interface update for the margin platform at the end of the second or beginning of the third quarter of 2025.
Earlier, HTX published its fourth report under the “Crypto Treasure Hunt” program. It features new projects in various market segments with “high growth potential.”