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CEXs Shun Hype: Realistic Listings & Reserves Rule 2026

Forget the pump-and-dump schemes. The latest CoinGecko research shows major centralized crypto exchanges are finally wising up, focusing on sustainable token listings and rock-solid reserves rather than just chasing vanity volume metrics.

Fintech Pulse Apr 12, 2026 4 min read
A stylized graph showing declining post-listing token performance over time, with a background of digital currency symbols.

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Top 12 CEXs processed $21 trillion in spot trading volume in 2025. 𝕏
  • Only 32% of newly listed tokens show positive price performance immediately post-listing, with gains rapidly evaporating. 𝕏
  • Stablecoins (USDT and USDC) constitute 66.6% of all trading pairs on major CEXs. 𝕏
Ibrahim Samil Ceyisakar
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Ibrahim Samil Ceyisakar

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