KuCoin's Nine-Year Evolution Reflects Shift to Trusted Infrastructure
KuCoin's nine-year evolution reflects the broader shift in the digital asset industry from trading to trusted infrastructure, according to CoinGecko Research.
The report examines KuCoin's performance during the first half of 2026 and highlights its expansion beyond transaction execution, particularly across payments and 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.
CoinGecko Research concludes that exchange competitiveness is increasingly defined by more than trading volume alone and that the industry is transitioning toward building trusted infrastructure that supports long-term participation in the digital asset economy.