Bitcoin Drops, But Finery Markets Reports Record $1.8B Trading Volume

Despite Bitcoin (BTC) plunging 18% in February—the steepest monthly decline since early 2022—market activity remained robust. Institutional trading platform Finery Markets recorded a record $1.8 billion in client transactions, marking a 135% year-over-year surge.

Institutional Crypto Trading on the Rise

Specializing in non-custodial ECN solutions and SaaS-based crypto trading infrastructure, Finery Markets saw a strong start to 2025. January's trading volume hit $1.6 billion, highlighting growing institutional interest despite BTC’s 12% drop.
CEO Konstantin Shulga emphasized:

"Institutional adoption of crypto is inevitable. Market participants are increasingly seeking secure technology and infrastructure for digital assets."

Notably, stablecoin transactions soared by 152% YoY, reinforcing their pivotal role as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto.

Why Bitcoin Is Falling

BTC’s decline is driven by global economic uncertainty, including:

Trade tensions—Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Bitcoin reserve strategy—Instead of purchasing BTC, the U.S. government plans to offload seized assets, limiting fresh capital inflows. Outflows from Bitcoin ETFs—Over $3 billion exited in February. Security concerns—The $1.5 billion Bybit hack exacerbated volatility.

Ethereum also took a hit, dropping 50% since January to $1,900.

Expert Outlook

Analysts predict BTC could test $70,000, revisiting November lows. BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes views the 36% correction as typical in a bull market, advising investors to stay patient for the next uptrend.