KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has been recognized as one of the top three exchanges by annual market share growth in TokenInsight's newly released 2025 Cryptocurrency Exchange Annual Report. The report, published on January 16, 2026, highlights the platform's resilient performance amid a competitive and volatile market environment.
According to TokenInsight's analysis of major centralized exchanges (CEXs), KuCoin's average market share achieved significant year-on-year growth in 2025, positioning it among the top three globally for annual market share growth. The exchange stood out as one of the few to achieve sustained positive growth as market concentration among leading platforms fluctuated, reflecting the strength of its product structure, asset offerings, and global user base.
KuCoin's momentum was particularly strong in the spot market. Data indicates that between January and December 2025, KuCoin recorded a net increase of 5.83% in spot market share, ranking first among all major centralized exchanges. This growth was attributed to ongoing investments in spot asset availability, liquidity optimization, and global market coverage.
In a notable parallel development, KuCoin's native token, KCS, delivered a counter-cyclical performance. While many exchange tokens faced downward pressure in 2025, KCS ranked among the top three exchange tokens by annual price appreciation, trailing only OKB and BNB. TokenInsight's data shows KCS maintained relatively stable performance and was among the limited number of platform tokens to achieve positive annual returns, underscoring market confidence in KuCoin's ecosystem and fundamentals.
TokenInsight noted that 2025 marked a period of accelerated differentiation within the exchange sector, with performance increasingly reflecting platforms' long-term operational capabilities and user trust. KuCoin stated it will continue to prioritize security, compliance, and user experience to advance the sustainable growth of its ecosystem.
