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Binance maintained its dominant position in the cryptocurrency derivatives market throughout the first quarter of 2026. According to data from CoinGlass, the exchange recorded a massive trading volume of approximately $4.9 trillion during this period. In a significant shift, the decentralized platform Hyperliquid broke into the top 10 rankings for derivatives exchanges for the first time. This milestone highlights the growing traction and market share of decentralized perpetual exchanges (perp DEXs) among global traders. The data suggests a dual trend of continued reliance on major centralized exchanges for liquidity alongside a rising interest in decentralized alternatives. While the report confirms Binance's market health, analysts view these retrospective figures as lagging indicators with limited immediate impact on price volatility.
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