MEXC Sees 88% Increase in AI-Related Tokenized U.S. Stock and ETF Trading Volume for September

MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Oct. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEXC, known for its zero-fee digital asset trading, has reported significant growth in its September trading metrics. The trading volume for tokenized U.S. stocks increased by 81% month over month, while AI-related assets saw an even steeper rise of 88%. Notably, semiconductor and memory assets made up 77% of trading volume within the top 10 Stock and Index Futures, and the Pre-IPO Futures market expanded by 60%.

In September, trading activity in AI-related assets surpassed that of non-AI assets, which grew by 63%. AI-related assets now represent 48% of the total trading volume for tokenized U.S. stock and ETFs, rising from 44% in August. These assets are no longer limited to chips, as trading volume has expanded into optical communications, power equipment, and data center infrastructure, achieving month-over-month increases of 100% for semiconductors and memory, 99% for optical communications and networking, 96% for power and energy equipment, and 91% for computing infrastructure and data centers.

Six of the ten most-traded tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs in September were AI-related companies, which collectively generated 59% of trading volume in that category. The remaining four spots were filled by crypto-related companies, contributing 41%. Assets aligned with AI cloud services, chip design, computing infrastructure, and data centers accounted for 38% of the top ten's total trading volume.

Regarding futures trading, semiconductor-and memory-related assets claimed five of the top ten spots by trading volume, amounting to 77% of the total volume in Stock and Index Futures. Micron (MU), SK hynix, and Sandisk (SNDK) were the top three, combining for 67% of that volume. Notable mentions include the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) and NVIDIA.

Additionally, the trading volume for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) surged by 298% from the previous month, while Bitcoin treasury company Strategy (MSTR) reported a 147% growth. Significant increases were also seen in AI hardware stocks, with Futures trading volumes for Dell (DELL) and AMD rising by 243% and 209%, respectively.

MEXC's expansion into global stock trading is also noteworthy, with a 15% month-over-month increase in TradFi Futures trading pairs. The trading volumes for Pre-IPO Futures and Japanese Stock Futures escalated by 60% and 47%, respectively. New entries for Pre-IPO Futures included companies like Polymarket, YMTC (Yangtze Memory Technologies), and Oura (Oura Health).

MEXC currently offers over 450 Stock and Index Futures trading pairs, more than 200 tokenized U.S. stocks, and RealStocks providing access to over 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs. CEO Vugar Usi commented on the growing demand for AI-related trading, indicating that MEXC is dedicated to enhancing user experience and adapting to their evolving trading needs.

Founded in 2018, MEXC serves users in over 170 markets, providing access to a broad range of trading options including crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, and derivatives, all within a zero-fee trading framework.