Yigit Taha OZTURK 
Crypto exchange volumes reached their highest levels in three years in November, spurred by Donald Trump‘s election victory and growing optimism over favorable regulations.
Volumes Near $3 Trillion
According to crypto market tracker New Hedge, spot crypto exchange volumes surged to $2.9 trillion in November, marking the highest level since May 2021.
Platform Crypto.com revealed that November was its “strongest month in the past year,” with record-breaking trading volumes.
“The growing interest and investment in cryptocurrencies have led to global record trading volumes both for us as a company and for the industry. We expect this positive market sentiment to continue into Q1 next year,” the spokesperson said.
Trump’s Win and Regulatory Clarity
The spokesperson pointed out that the outcome of the US election and reduced regulatory uncertainty fueled the increase. Following Trump’s victory, many pro-crypto candidates secured seats in Congress, raising expectations of the most crypto-friendly administration in US history.
Outside the US, jurisdictions that are either introducing or committing to regulatory frameworks for digital assets have added more certainty to the industry, further boosting adoption and trading volumes.
Kraken and Perpetual Volume Growth
Kraken Australia’s managing director Jonathon Miller noted that the exchange had an especially strong month, driven by growth in perpetual contract volumes. Miller highlighted Bitcoin, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) perpetuals as key contributors:
“Throughout the post-election market upturn, Kraken saw a surge in perpetual contract volumes as traders sought leveraged exposure or risk hedging.”
He added that both Dogecoin and Solana outperformed Ether (ETH) in 24-hour volume, with memecoins leading the charge during the rally.
Bitcoin ETFs and Market Cap Surge
A Binance spokesperson credited the November surge to factors such as the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in major markets.
Bitcoin ETFs saw a combined $6.87 billion in inflows with only $411 million in outflows during the month-long bull run.
According to CoinMarketCap, the total crypto market cap rose to $3.47 trillion as of Dec. 2. The Binance spokesperson highlighted that ETFs have simplified access for institutional investors, accelerating Bitcoin’s integration into mainstream financial markets.
Macroeconomic Factors at Play
Favorable macroeconomic shifts also played a significant role. The US Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates after a prolonged tightening period, rising global liquidity, and growing interest in scarce, inflation-resistant assets have fueled the rally.
Lastly, the prospect of a crypto-friendly Trump administration, along with rhetoric about a potential US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, has bolstered investor optimism.
“Such promises, combined with expected regulatory changes, are significantly boosting market confidence,” the Binance spokesperson concluded.
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