Yeliz Akmaca 
Binance reached $2.62 trillion in futures trading volume during August, setting a new 2025 record. The figure surpassed the previous all-time high of $2.55 trillion recorded in July. This surge reflects strong market momentum and fresh capital inflows.
According to crypto analyst Arab Chain, Binance reinforced its dominance in the global derivatives market. The return of hedge funds and institutional investors played a key role in this growth. Both long and short positions increased significantly, indicating not only liquidations but also the creation of new positions. In other words, fresh participants entered the market at scale.
However, some analysts remain cautious about the sharp rise. Arab Chain warned that such momentum often precedes a correction. Still, support from spot markets and stablecoin reserves will be crucial for sustaining futures activity.
Stablecoin Growth Fuels Market Liquidity
The expansion of futures trading requires liquidity from spot markets. At this stage, stablecoin growth has become an essential driver. On August 1, the global stablecoin market cap stood at $276.2 billion. By the end of the month, it had risen 7.38%.
In early September, the market cap added another 0.65%, reaching $298 billion. This steady inflow provided much-needed liquidity to the derivatives market. As a result, futures momentum gained solid ground.
Meanwhile, analysts underline that stablecoin inflows will remain the key factor for sustainable growth. Ultimately, if capital inflows continue at this pace, a derivatives-led bull run could be on the horizon.
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