KuCoin's Nine-Year Evolution Reflects Industry Shift to Trusted Infrastructure

CoinGecko Research has released a report on KuCoin's nine-year evolution, highlighting its transformation from a crypto exchange focused on token access into a trusted digital asset infrastructure serving over 45 million users worldwide.

The report, published alongside KuCoin's ninth anniversary, examines the exchange's expansion beyond transaction execution, particularly in payments and broader crypto utility. During H1 2026, KuCoin's off-chain payment volume increased by 300%, payment orders grew approximately 25-fold, and its network of service partners and merchants expanded by 60%.

The report identifies three key trends shaping KuCoin's market activity during H1 2026: resilient derivatives participation, broader trading interest, and continued expansion into tokenized markets. Derivatives activity remained resilient despite a more cautious market environment, with average daily trading volumes of $3.07 billion in perpetual futures.

CoinGecko Research concludes that KuCoin's nine-year evolution reflects a broader industry transition, from facilitating access to digital assets toward building trusted infrastructure that supports long-term participation in the digital asset economy.