Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has published its February 2026 performance highlights, showcasing extraordinary gains from newly listed tokens and the successful debut of a novel loss-protection mechanism for its Launchpad.
The top 10 newly listed tokens by spot trading volume on MEXC in February averaged a peak gain of 1,367%. The list was dominated by AI and infrastructure projects, with POWERAI (+1,778%), PSAI (+1,695%), TONIXAI (+1,616%), and ESP (+1,025%) leading in volume. Privacy computing tokens ZAMA and AZTEC, alongside DeFi protocol ECHELON (+930%), also featured prominently, indicating strong market interest in technical and infrastructure assets.
Beyond volume leaders, the highest-gainers demonstrated significant market breadth across various sectors. Memecoin PUNCH surged 4,980%, while CreatorFi token CRTR gained 940%. DeFi projects ECHELON and UP rose 930% and 900%, respectively. DePIN and Robotics token ROBO increased 869%, and privacy computing token AZTEC saw a 700% gain. Ethereum-based projects were the most represented across these lists, followed by BSC for AI-related listings, with BASE, Aptos, and Solana also contributing standout performers.
A key February development was the introduction of MEXC's "Loss Protection" mechanism on its Launchpad. This feature provides an automatic refund guarantee to participants if a newly listed token falls below its listing price, effectively transferring the downside risk from the user to the exchange. This innovation drove significant participation, with over 21,000 users subscribing more than 3.13 million USDT to the Launchpad.
MEXC's broader rewards ecosystem also saw substantial activity. Airdrop+ events attracted over 11,700 participants with prize pools exceeding 1 million USDT, and a Spin & Win event for the HYPE token distributed an additional 200,000 USDT in prizes.
In a separate announcement, MEXC revealed that its MEXC Earn platform achieved dual-scale growth in 2025, with a 64% increase in users and a 43% growth in Assets Under Management (AUM). The platform, which offers savings and lending products, has evolved into a key growth engine, with its products contributing to a fivefold increase in Futures trading volume. Offerings include capital-protected savings with high APRs and zero-interest loans using major cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP as collateral.
