Crypto Platforms Offer Better Returns Than The Nasdaq

Centralized crypto exchanges display spectacular returns, far surpassing traditional stock markets. According to CoinMarketCap, these platforms offer very lucrative opportunities despite the controversies surrounding their listing processes.

CEXs Outperform Wall Street with Record Returns

According to data released by CoinMarketCap on April 3, new listings on major centralized exchanges (CEX) generated an exceptional average return of over 80% in the last six months.

This remarkable performance eclipses not only major stock indices like the Nasdaq and Dow Jones but also surpasses the results of established cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum over the same period.

The analysis focuses on seven major platforms in the sector:

• Binance
• Bybit
• Coinbase
• OKX
• Bitget
• Gate
• KuCoin

These centralized exchanges have managed to create an environment particularly conducive to the development of new digital tokens.

The most striking aspect remains the success rate: 68% of the listings on these platforms showed a positive return on investment.

By comparison, only 54% of initial public offerings on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and 51% on the Nasdaq generated profits for their investors during the same period.

Success Factors and Challenges of Crypto Listings

The strong demand from investors largely explains this dazzling success. Centralized exchanges provide considerable liquidity to new tokens, boosting their value as soon as they are introduced to the market. This dynamic creates a virtuous cycle of interest and investment.

However, these impressive performances are not immune to criticism. Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, recently described the listing process as “flawed” after several disappointing launches.

Allegations of dubious practices have also emerged, notably when Justin Sun claimed that Coinbase had demanded $330 million to list Tron.

According to Binance, these fluctuations are normal: “The post-listing performance primarily depends on the general market conditions.” The spokesperson added that “the reduced volatility compared to previous cycles reflects the growing stability and sustainability of the crypto sector.”

In the face of these challenges, the platforms are constantly innovating. Binance notably launched a community voting system in March to democratize the selection process for tokens.

Despite the controversies, CEX listings remarkably outperform traditional IPOs, establishing themselves as an essential pillar of the modern financial ecosystem and reflecting the gradual maturity of the crypto sector.

In the meantime, financial and crypto markets are currently experiencing a significant downturn, amplified by geopolitical tensions and the trade war initiated by Trump. Some analysts cite a 70% probability that cryptos will hit their floor before June.