Genius Terminal surpasses $1.57B weekly trading volume, privacy trading platforms attract attention

Source: Yellow Original Title: Genius Terminal reaches a record of $650M in daily trading volume as CZ-backed platform sees EVM boom

Original Link: Genius Terminal is a cross-chain trading platform supported by YZi Labs, founded by a leading exchange founder. According to on-chain data, since its public launch in mid-January, the platform’s weekly trading volume has exceeded $1.57 billion.

Since its launch, the platform has attracted approximately 30,000 wallets, with a total trading volume of $2.33 billion, representing explosive growth compared to the $60 million to $160 million during the testing phase.

EVM-compatible blockchain networks account for most of the trading activity. The peak trading volume coincides with YZi Labs’ eight-figure investment announcement and the news of the founder serving as a strategic advisor.

Airdrop expectations drive activity growth

The platform operates a points system that distributes 50 million Genius points based on trading volume and referrals, sparking speculation about a potential token airdrop, although the team has not provided any official confirmation.

Genius co-founder and CEO stated that YZi Labs has invested over $10 million but declined to disclose whether the company plans to issue a native token or specify the distribution criteria for the airdrop.

Based on cumulative metrics, the average trading volume per wallet approaches $79,000, indicating that trading activity is mainly concentrated among larger traders rather than broad retail participation.

Privacy infrastructure-oriented strategy

Genius positions itself as a unified self-custodial trading terminal that aggregates liquidity across more than 10 blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Hyperliquid, Base, Avalanche, and Sui, without asset bridging.

The platform’s “Ghost Orders” technology uses multi-party computation to disperse large trades across hundreds of wallets simultaneously, reducing on-chain traceability while maintaining users’ full custody of private keys.

YZi Labs manages approximately $10 billion in assets and previously co-led a $6 million funding round for Genius in 2024 with other investors, followed by this expansion financing.

An open beta of the enhanced privacy protocol is scheduled for Q2 2026, with full deployment expected before the end of 2026. The platform aims to serve institutional traders seeking privacy levels comparable to centralized exchanges on decentralized infrastructure.