$HTX completed the destruction of 11% in the first quarter of 2026: over 11% destroyed in two years, and the deflation mechanism has entered an accelerated phase

In the face of the severe fluctuations and shrinking trading volume in the cryptocurrency market in the first quarter of 2026, HTX DAO still delivered an impressive deflationary "report card."

The official announcement shows that HTX DAO successfully completed the $HTX token burn on April 15, 2026. A total of 10,825,402,253,521.04 $HTX tokens were burned, with a total value of nearly $19.22 million. So far, HTX DAO has cumulatively burned and donated up to 110.32 trillion $HTX.

Fearless of Market Slump, Showcasing "Counter-Cyclical" Profit Resilience

In the first quarter of this year, influenced by global macro sentiment, the overall trading volume in the cryptocurrency market plummeted by 27% compared to the previous quarter. While the industry faced a common dilemma of shrinking revenue, the performance of ++$HTX++ demonstrated strong "counter-cyclical" resilience.

Data shows that despite the relatively sluggish market, the quarterly burn scale of $HTX still firmly exceeded 1% of the total issuance. This indicates that the Huobi HTX platform has maintained an efficient revenue conversion capability and a normal high burn rhythm. This strong performance in a "headwind situation" greatly boosted the confidence of the community and holders.

The direction of market funds also confirms this. ++DefiLlama data shows++ that as of March 31, Huobi HTX ranked first globally in the net inflow of funds in centralized exchanges, attracting a net inflow of $54.14 million in a single day, with a steady overall inflow trend.

Over 11% Burn in Two Years, 5.5% Annual Deflation Rate Reshaping Asset Scarcity

Notably, since the execution of the burn plan in 2024, the cumulative burn and donation of $HTX has strongly surpassed 11% of the total issuance, with an astonishing annual deflation rate of 5.5%. This not only far exceeds similar tokens but also significantly outpaces the vast majority of mainstream crypto assets, creating a high barrier to scarcity and a solid value support base for $HTX.

In addition to deflation, the demand side of $HTX is also being strengthened simultaneously.

In just the first quarter, $HTX successfully landed on the European compliant trading platform Bit2Me to further expand the user and circulation base in the compliant market; during the same period, HTX DAO launched the $HTX staking feature, allowing users to earn up to 10% annualized returns through staking and participate in governance, enhancing the willingness to hold and lock up.

Moreover, starting from April 1, $HTX became the only fee deduction token on the Huobi HTX exchange, deeply embedded in the core trading scenarios, providing strong support for the continued execution of the subsequent burn mechanism and market expectations.

The "flying against the wind" in the first quarter of 2026 is not only the best validation of the feasibility of the $HTX deflation model but also a microcosm of the robust development of the Huobi HTX ecosystem. It is foreseeable that with the continued effectiveness of the deflation mechanism and the ongoing expansion of the ecological landscape, the "absolute scarcity" of $HTX will be further stimulated.

About HTX DAO

HTX DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) initiated with the support of the Huobi HTX exchange and the TRON public chain ecosystem, collaboratively established by community members, early contributors, and global advisors. HTX DAO is committed to building an open governance ecosystem that is user-led, transparent in rules, and efficient in collaboration, becoming a key engine for promoting the development of decentralized financial systems.

HTX DAO adheres to the principle of "holding tokens equals governance," aiming to stimulate global user consensus and participation, connect community interests with platform value, and explore a new order in the world of crypto finance.