MEXC Earnings Season Data: Nearly Half of Tokenized Stock Trading Volume Occurs Outside Regular U.S. Hours
RWA Signal Insight
StocksMEXC released trading data for July and August 2026, revealing that 49.20% of its tokenized stock volume occurred outside traditional U.S. market hours. This shift highlights a growing demand for 24/7 access to equity markets, as pre-market and overnight sessions combined to surpass regular trading hours. User participation on the platform surged, with the number of RealStocks traders increasing by 608% compared to the previous two-month period. The data indicates that investors are increasingly utilizing tokenized assets to gain exposure to high-demand sectors like semiconductors and memory stocks. Furthermore, indices and ETFs saw significant growth, with their share of total RealStocks volume rising from 12.6% to 24.3%. The platform also noted a 428% increase in user savings from its zero-fee trading model during this period. These trends suggest that tokenization is effectively lowering barriers to entry and providing retail investors with greater flexibility in global equity markets.
Key points
- 49.20% of MEXC tokenized stock volume occurred outside regular U.S. trading hours.
- RealStocks user count grew 608% in July and August 2026 versus May and June.
- Indices and ETFs increased to 24.3% of total RealStocks trading volume.
- NVIDIA tokenized stock volume rose 59% following the company's August 26 earnings release.
Background
MEXC is a global multi-asset trading platform founded in 2018 that provides access to cryptocurrencies, derivatives, and tokenized traditional financial assets. The platform utilizes a zero-fee model to facilitate retail access to global markets, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital asset ecosystems.