Crypto Exchange Trading Volumes Decline Sharply in December

Centralized and decentralized platforms saw significant drops in spot and perpetual futures activity compared to November figures.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Centralized Exchange (CEX): A cryptocurrency trading platform operated by a central authority, managing trades and user funds.
  • Perpetual Futures: A type of derivative contract that has no expiration date and allows traders to speculate on the future price of an asset.
  • Decentralized Exchange (DEX): A peer-to-peer marketplace for cryptocurrencies operating without a central authority, using smart contracts to facilitate trades.