Binance OTC Trading Surges as Institutional Investors Boost Crypto Demand

Binance's Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading platform has seen a significant surge in activity in early 2026, with institutional investors driving the growth. According to data from Binance, OTC trading volumes jumped by 25% in just two months, reaching levels comparable to full-year totals for 2025.

The increase in demand for Bitcoin was particularly notable, with its OTC share rising from 4.91% in January to 45.81% in February. This suggests that institutions are increasingly turning to Bitcoin for high-volume transactions, making it the dominant currency in OTC trading activity again.

Stablecoin and fiat inflows also saw significant growth, with a rise from 21.43% in January to 48.95% in February. This indicates that stablecoins are playing an increasingly important role in bridging traditional finance and the crypto markets, allowing for easier and more efficient transactions.