PANews reported on May 20th that HashKey Exchange, the largest licensed virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong, disclosed data showing that its over-the-counter (OPT) business has recently experienced explosive growth, with trading volume surging over 400% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, reaching a historic high.
Specifically, the OPT business performed exceptionally in the first quarter of 2025, with trading volume doubling compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. In March alone, the monthly trading volume increased 28-fold compared to the same period in 2024. After entering the second quarter, the business continues to gain momentum, with daily trading volume breaking through the $100 million mark, now becoming one of HashKey Exchange's fastest-growing core business segments.
This explosive growth is attributed to three core advantages: First, as a platform strictly regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), HashKey Exchange is committed to providing the best quotes for customers, ensuring transaction transparency and credibility. Second, the platform aggregates top-tier liquidity provider resources, offering deep trading depth and efficient execution capabilities, supporting rapid settlement. Additionally, the platform excels in fund security, providing comprehensive custody services, professional insurance mechanisms, and hot and cold wallet management systems, effectively safeguarding customer assets.
To further optimize the trading experience, HashKey Exchange introduced the "instant exchange" function in the past six months and officially launched an exclusive "bulk trading" section in April this year, further implementing the principles of optimal price execution and rapid delivery, comprehensively meeting the diverse needs of institutional clients in bulk trading. Meanwhile, HashKey Exchange leverages deep collaboration with global top-tier banking partners to provide customers with one-stop settlement services, ensuring safe and low-friction fund circulation with higher efficiency.
