Binance Futures Shatters Records with $1.04 Trillion Trading Volume Amid Bitcoin Rally
Binance Futures has achieved a historic milestone in April 2025, surpassing $1.049 trillion in trading volumes as Bitcoin’s rally from $85,000 to $94,000 fuels unprecedented activity in the crypto derivatives market. This performance not only outpaces previous months but also solidifies Binance’s dominance in the sector.
Binance Futures Volumes Surpass $1.04 Trillion as Bitcoin Rally Fuels Derivatives Trading
Binance Futures has dominated the crypto derivatives market in April 2025, with trading volumes exceeding $1.049 trillion before month-end. The surge follows Bitcoin’s sharp ascent from $85,000 to $94,000, driving heightened activity across major exchanges.
The platform’s April performance already eclipses February’s $962 billion and March’s $683 billion volumes, with several trading days remaining. Binance previously recorded its 2025 peak in January at $1.23 trillion, maintaining its position as the market leader in crypto derivatives.
Binance’s Updated Listing Guidelines Fuel Speculation Around Pi Coin
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has overhauled its token listing process with a new tripartite framework—Alpha, Futures, and Spot—each with distinct requirements. The revised guidelines emphasize user adoption, tokenomics, and technical security, sparking market speculation that Pi Network’s native token may soon meet the criteria for listing.
The exchange’s transparent structuring of listing pathways signals a maturation of crypto market infrastructure. Where previous listing decisions appeared opaque, Binance now provides clear benchmarks for projects seeking access to its liquidity pools. This development comes as the industry faces increasing regulatory scrutiny over exchange governance practices.
Stellar (XLM) Breaks Bearish Trend, Sparks Rally Speculation
Stellar’s XLM has decisively broken a five-month downtrend that erased 65% of its value since November 2024. The asset surged 8.5% to $0.284 amid a 25% volume spike, signaling renewed market interest.
Binance data reveals 65.37% of top XLM traders are positioned long, suggesting institutional confidence in the breakout. The bearish channel pattern’s rupture now opens technical pathways for sustained upside.
