CEX and DEX Trading Volumes in December Drop Over 45% Compared to October, CEX Volume Hits Lowest Point Since September 2017

By: theblockbeats.news|2026/01/03 11:46:05
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BlockBeats News, January 3rd, according to data from The Block, the spot ="/wiki/article/trading-volume-267">trading volume of centralized exchanges (CEX) in December 2025 dropped to the lowest point since September 2024, recording $1.13 trillion, a 32% decrease from November ($1.66 trillion), and a 49% decrease from October ($2.23 trillion).

The total trading volume of decentralized exchanges (DEX) dropped to $245 billion in December, a 20% decrease from November's $306 billion, and a 46% decrease from October's $451.2 billion.

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