MEXC Reports 130% Surge in Stock Futures Trading Volume for August 2026

Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 11, 2026 — MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its trading data for August, revealing a remarkable 130% month-on-month increase in trading volume across stock, index, and ETF futures. The number of available contracts also grew by 35%, surpassing 400.

Trading activity in memory and semiconductor sectors expanded significantly, with five of the top ten stock futures by trading volume linked to memory and storage companies. Notably, SKHYNIX (SK hynix) ranked second overall, experiencing a staggering 401% increase in trading volume, while Micron (MU) ranked third with a 267% rise. The combined trading volume for stock futures tracking Korean companies surged by approximately 348%, increasing their share of total stock futures trading volume from 14% in July to 27% in August.

The trading landscape also saw substantial growth in semiconductor ETFs. SOXL stock futures, which track a semiconductor ETF offering 3x daily long exposure, ranked first with a phenomenal 1,192% increase in trading volume, elevating its share of total stock futures trading volume from less than 4% in July to 20% in August. Conversely, trading volume for SPX500 stock futures, which track the S&P 500 Index, declined by 32%, indicating a shift towards sector-specific trading.

Beyond memory and semiconductors, trading volumes for SpaceX (SPCX) and Tesla (TSLA) stock futures rose by approximately 45% and 784%, respectively, reflecting ongoing interest in commercial space and electric vehicle sectors.

In addition to stock futures, MEXC reported a 30% month-on-month increase in spot trading volume for tokenized stocks and ETFs. Their share of total TradFi spot trading volume grew from 63% in July to 73% in August, with nearly all existing listings recording higher trading volumes.

Vugar Usi, CEO of MEXC, emphasized the importance of this growth, stating, "The sustained growth in stock-related trading across multiple asset classes and markets underscores the accelerating global demand for accessible, diversified market exposure. We remain committed to expanding our equity-linked offerings and simplifying access for users worldwide."

MEXC continues to serve users across 170+ markets, providing seamless access to a variety of trading products, including crypto, stocks, and tokenized assets, all through a single account.