Deep Dive
1. Engineered Scarcity via Burns (Bullish Impact)
Overview:
MEXC burned 2.4M MX (~2.6% of supply) in Q2 2025 under its MX 2.0 model, which allocates 40% of exchange profits to buybacks. This deflationary mechanism targets 100M circulating supply long-term.
What this means:
Reduced supply against steady demand could lift prices – July’s burn correlated with a 7% rebound from $2.15 lows. However, 24-hour volume dropped 36% post-burn, signaling weak organic demand. Sustained impact requires consistent profit growth from MEXC’s trading fees.
2. Exchange Adoption & Product Launches (Mixed Impact)
Overview:
MEXC ranked #2 in global spot trading (8.93% share in Q3 2025) and introduced Prediction Markets, 500x leverage futures, and 0-fee promotions. MX grants fee discounts (50% off for 500+ MX holders) and airdrop access.
What this means:
Platform growth (40M+ users) could increase MX utility, but heavy reliance on altcoin trading poses risks during crypto winters. MX’s -31% annual underperformance vs BGB (+452%) and OKB (+198%) suggests competitive hurdles.
3. Regulatory & Operational Risks (Bearish Impact)
Overview:
MEXC faces FCA/SFC warnings for unauthorized operations and a 2025 scandal freezing a trader’s $3M funds. Its Proof-of-Reserves shows 100% backing, but Trustpilot reviews average 1.8/5.
What this means:
Regulatory scrutiny could limit user growth in key markets. The fund-freeze incident – resolved only after viral backlash – highlights custody risks that may deter institutional holders.
Conclusion
MX’s price hinges on MEXC’s ability to balance token burns with real platform growth, while navigating regulatory landmines. Short-term technicals show oversold conditions (RSI 34), but the 30-day SMA at $2.37 poses resistance. Will MX’s deflation outpace altcoin market headwinds? Watch Q3 profit reports – due December 2025 – for burn program efficacy clues.