Binance marked its ninth anniversary with 323 million registered users across over 100 countries, representing about 43% of the estimated 741 million global cryptocurrency holders. The exchange reported cumulative trading volume of $156 trillion after adding $11.4 trillion in the first half of 2026. Registered users grew 7% and institutional users rose 9% during that period. Binance expanded into traditional financial products, including direct stock trading launched in June, which reached $1 billion in assets under management within 30 days. Its tokenized U.S. equities, bStocks, reached $100 million in assets under management within two weeks. Monthly trading volume for traditional finance offerings has remained above $80 billion since March.
Binance reported 323 million registered users across more than 100 countries on its ninth anniversary. According to the firm, its users represent about 43% of the estimated 741 million people worldwide who own cryptocurrency.
Global crypto users numbered fewer than six million when Binance launched in July 2017. Registered users grew by another 7% during the first half of 2026 despite mixed market conditions.
Institutional users rose 9% over the same period, indicating continued participation from larger market players. Cumulative trading volume reached $156 trillion after adding $11.4 trillion in the first six months of the year.
That pushed total trading activity 7.8% above the level recorded at the end of 2025. Monthly trading volume for Binance’s traditional finance offerings has remained above $80 billion since March.
Direct stock trading was introduced in June as part of the exchange’s broader financial services strategy. The product reached $1 billion in assets under management within 30 days and generated more than $3 billion in cumulative trading volume.
Binance’s tokenized U.S. equities, known as bStocks, recorded early growth after launch. The offering reached $100 million in assets under management within two weeks, with 47% of trading activity occurring outside regular U.S. market hours.
Co-CEOs Yi He and Richard Teng said the company aims to serve both retail users and institutional participants through a wider range of financial products. They added that recent launches, including stocks and tokenized assets, support Binance’s goal of improving access to global markets.
To celebrate the milestone, Binance launched a community campaign called “Built by You,” featuring up to $4.5 million in rewards and an interactive virtual experience. The anniversary comes as regulatory frameworks continue to evolve in major markets and institutional participation in digital assets remains a key industry trend.
