Crypto Traders Shift to TradFi as Tokenized Stock Trading Hits $54B
Crypto traders are no longer betting only on Bitcoin and altcoins. Trading volume in tokenized traditional stocks crossed $54 billion in June, with SpaceX alone contributing $36 billion, followed by Strategy, Circle, and Intel
New data from CryptoQuant shows that crypto traders are increasingly shifting toward TradFi equities.
TradFi Stocks Are Becoming the New Crypto Trade
According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, trading in TradFi equity perpetual futures crossed $54 billion in June 2026, marking one of the biggest shifts seen in the crypto derivatives market this year.
During the same month, weekly stock derivatives volume on centralized exchanges reached a record $11.6 billion.
The recent TradFi report also shows that tokenized stock perpetual trading has exploded over the past year. Monthly volume increased from $831 million in July 2025 to $34 billion by May 2026, making TradFi derivatives more than 8 times larger than the on-chain RWA market.
Binance Has Become the Clear Market Leader
CryptoQuant data shows Binance is leading the growing TradFi stock trading market on crypto exchanges.
In June alone, Binance processed $53.8 billion in TradFi equity perpetual futures volume, accounting for nearly 80% of the global market. Bitget ranked second with around $9 billion, while Bybit and Gate held only a small share.
The charts also show how quickly trading shifted toward Binance. Activity remained relatively small until March before reaching its highest level in June.
This suggests traders are choosing Binance as their main platform for trading tokenized stocks.
SpaceX Is Leading The Trend, And Others Are Following
Much of the recent surge in TradFi equity perpetual trading was driven by strong demand following SpaceX’s IPO.
According to CryptoQuant, SpaceX (SPCX) generated around $36 billion in trading volume during June, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the entire TradFi equity perpetual market.
The trend is also spreading beyond SpaceX. Trading activity has also increased steadily in Strategy (MSTR), Circle (CRCL), Intel (INTC), and several other traditional equities.
This shows that traders are now looking for opportunities across traditional companies instead of focusing only on cryptocurrencies.
And one main reason behind this change is convenience.
Unlike traditional stock markets, crypto exchanges offer 24/7 trading, higher leverage, and easy access from almost anywhere in the world.
Loading profile preview
Loading profile preview
Loading profile preview
Loading profile preview
Loading profile preview
Was this writing helpful?
Story Ends Here
Trust with CoinPedia:
CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto & blockchain, right from startups to industry majors.
Investment Disclaimer:
All opinions and insights shared represent the author’s own views on current market conditions. Please do your own research before making investment decisions. Neither the writer nor the publication assumes responsibility for your financial choices.
Sponsored and Advertisements:
Sponsored content and affiliate links may appear on our site. Advertisements are marked clearly, and our editorial content remains entirely independent from our ad partners.
Read the Next News
