As Crypto Markets Rebound, LMAX Hits Highest Volume Yet in 2022
- The exchange is yet to surpass its peak records from around June 2021.
- Is the crypto markets rally sustainable or a dead cat bounce?
LMAX Digital, an institutional spot cryptocurrency exchange and part of UK-headquartered LMAX Group, hit its peak volume so far in 2022 on Thursday.
“Volumes on our institutional crypto currency exchange, LMAX Digital soared to the highest levels of the year on Wednesday and Thursday, coming in at $2.10 billion and $3.25 billion, respectively,” LMAX Group wrote on LinkedIn.
LMAX’s record comes as the cryptocurrency market begins to rebound after plunging in the last few days.
For instance, American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, has seen its stocks rise by 8.9% in 24 hours on Thursday, closing the trading day at $58.50 on NASDAQ.
While Bitcoin rose above $30,000 on Friday after plunging below $26,000 during the market crash, Ether has climbed 9.7% over the past 24 hours, hitting a daily high of $2,128, according to CoinMarketCap’s update.
Nonetheless, digital assets are still below their pre-market-crash levels, begging the question if the rally will be sustainable or turn out a dead cat bounce.
A Peek into LMAX's Peak
Data on LMAX’s website shows that the recent reported jump in its daily volumes is the highest recorded by the exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectively relevant with real-time pricing.Depending upon where you reside, an exchange may be referred to as a bourse or a share exchange while, as a whole, exchanges are present within the majority of countries. Who is Listed on an Exchange?As trading continues to transition more to electronic exchanges, transactions become more dispersed through varying exchanges. This in turn has caused a surge in the implementation of trading algorithms and high-frequency trading applications. In order for a company to be listed on a stock exchange for example, a company must divulge information such as minimum capital requirements, audited earnings reports, and financial reports.Not all exchanges are created equally, with some outperforming other exchanges significantly. The most high-profile exchanges to date include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and the Nasdaq. Outside of trading, a stock exchange may be used by companies aiming to raise capital, this is most commonly seen in the form of initial public offerings (IPOs).Exchanges can now handle other asset classes, given the rise of cryptocurrencies as a more popularized form of trading. An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectively relevant with real-time pricing.Depending upon where you reside, an exchange may be referred to as a bourse or a share exchange while, as a whole, exchanges are present within the majority of countries. Who is Listed on an Exchange?As trading continues to transition more to electronic exchanges, transactions become more dispersed through varying exchanges. This in turn has caused a surge in the implementation of trading algorithms and high-frequency trading applications. In order for a company to be listed on a stock exchange for example, a company must divulge information such as minimum capital requirements, audited earnings reports, and financial reports.Not all exchanges are created equally, with some outperforming other exchanges significantly. The most high-profile exchanges to date include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and the Nasdaq. Outside of trading, a stock exchange may be used by companies aiming to raise capital, this is most commonly seen in the form of initial public offerings (IPOs).Exchanges can now handle other asset classes, given the rise of cryptocurrencies as a more popularized form of trading. Read this Term tracing as far back as December 2021.
However, a broader view of its yearly data reveals that the exchange is yet to surpass its peak records of daily volumes from around June 2021.
Meanwhile, CF Benchmarks, a cryptocurrency index provider regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, in March announced its intention to add market data from LMAX Digital to its benchmarks.
The index provider said LMAX’s data will contribute to six of its cryptocurrency indices effective from May 3, thereby significantly enhancing its index data.
LMAX Digital, an institutional spot cryptocurrency exchange and part of UK-headquartered LMAX Group, hit its peak volume so far in 2022 on Thursday.
“Volumes on our institutional crypto currency exchange, LMAX Digital soared to the highest levels of the year on Wednesday and Thursday, coming in at $2.10 billion and $3.25 billion, respectively,” LMAX Group wrote on LinkedIn.
LMAX’s record comes as the cryptocurrency market begins to rebound after plunging in the last few days.
For instance, American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, has seen its stocks rise by 8.9% in 24 hours on Thursday, closing the trading day at $58.50 on NASDAQ.
While Bitcoin rose above $30,000 on Friday after plunging below $26,000 during the market crash, Ether has climbed 9.7% over the past 24 hours, hitting a daily high of $2,128, according to CoinMarketCap’s update.
Nonetheless, digital assets are still below their pre-market-crash levels, begging the question if the rally will be sustainable or turn out a dead cat bounce.
A Peek into LMAX's Peak
Data on LMAX’s website shows that the recent reported jump in its daily volumes is the highest recorded by the exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectively relevant with real-time pricing.Depending upon where you reside, an exchange may be referred to as a bourse or a share exchange while, as a whole, exchanges are present within the majority of countries. Who is Listed on an Exchange?As trading continues to transition more to electronic exchanges, transactions become more dispersed through varying exchanges. This in turn has caused a surge in the implementation of trading algorithms and high-frequency trading applications. In order for a company to be listed on a stock exchange for example, a company must divulge information such as minimum capital requirements, audited earnings reports, and financial reports.Not all exchanges are created equally, with some outperforming other exchanges significantly. The most high-profile exchanges to date include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and the Nasdaq. Outside of trading, a stock exchange may be used by companies aiming to raise capital, this is most commonly seen in the form of initial public offerings (IPOs).Exchanges can now handle other asset classes, given the rise of cryptocurrencies as a more popularized form of trading. An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectively relevant with real-time pricing.Depending upon where you reside, an exchange may be referred to as a bourse or a share exchange while, as a whole, exchanges are present within the majority of countries. Who is Listed on an Exchange?As trading continues to transition more to electronic exchanges, transactions become more dispersed through varying exchanges. This in turn has caused a surge in the implementation of trading algorithms and high-frequency trading applications. In order for a company to be listed on a stock exchange for example, a company must divulge information such as minimum capital requirements, audited earnings reports, and financial reports.Not all exchanges are created equally, with some outperforming other exchanges significantly. The most high-profile exchanges to date include the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), the London Stock Exchange (LSE), and the Nasdaq. Outside of trading, a stock exchange may be used by companies aiming to raise capital, this is most commonly seen in the form of initial public offerings (IPOs).Exchanges can now handle other asset classes, given the rise of cryptocurrencies as a more popularized form of trading. Read this Term tracing as far back as December 2021.
However, a broader view of its yearly data reveals that the exchange is yet to surpass its peak records of daily volumes from around June 2021.
Meanwhile, CF Benchmarks, a cryptocurrency index provider regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, in March announced its intention to add market data from LMAX Digital to its benchmarks.
The index provider said LMAX’s data will contribute to six of its cryptocurrency indices effective from May 3, thereby significantly enhancing its index data.