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Huobi blog 2026-04-17 09:10:09

HTX DAO Completes Q1 2026 $HTX Burn: Two-Year Supply Shrinks Over 11% as Deflation Accelerates

Panama City, April 15, 2026 – Despite a turbulent first quarter characterized by market volatility and shrinking global trading volumes, HTX DAO has delivered a robust deflationary performance. According to an official announcement, HTX DAO successfully completed its $HTX burn for the first quarter of 2026 on April 15. A total of 10,825,402,253,521.04 $HTX tokens, valued at approximately $19.22 million, were permanently removed from circulation. This brings the cumulative total of $HTX burned and pledged to 110.32 trillion tokens to date. Counter-Cyclical Resilience Amid Market Downturn The global crypto market faced significant headwinds in Q1, with total trading volumes plunging by 27% quarter-over-quarter due to cautious macroeconomic sentiment. While much of the industry struggled with revenue contraction, $HTX demonstrated remarkable “counter-cyclical” resilience. Data reveals that even in a subdued market, the volume of $HTX burned in a single quarter exceeded 1% of its total supply. This indicates that the HTX platform has maintained efficient revenue conversion and high-volume burn schedules despite the broader market conditions, a feat that has significantly bolstered community and investor confidence. Market capital flows further support this narrative. According to DefiLlama data , as of March 31, HTX ranked first globally among centralized exchanges (CEXs) for 24-hour net capital inflows, attracting $54.14 million in a single day. Redefining Scarcity: 5.5% Annual Deflation Rate Since the inception of the burn program in 2024, the cumulative reduction in $HTX supply—through burns and pledges—has surpassed 11% of the total supply. This represents a staggering average annual deflation rate of 5.5%, a figure that significantly outpaces most peer exchange tokens and mainstream crypto assets. This aggressive supply reduction creates a high degree of scarcity, providing a solid foundation for the token’s long-term value. While the supply side contracts, the demand for $HTX is being aggressively reinforced. In Q1, $HTX was successfully listed on the European compliant exchange Bit2Me, expanding its user base and liquidity within regulated markets. Additionally, HTX DAO launched a $HTX staking feature, allowing hodlers to earn up to 10% APY while participating in governance, incentivizing long-term holding. Since April 1, $HTX has served as the sole token for trading fee discounts on the HTX exchange. Its integration into core trading scenarios provides a sustainable engine for future burns and ongoing market demand. The token’s resilience against headwinds in Q1 2026 serves as a definitive validation of the $HTX deflationary model and the steady growth of the HTX ecosystem. As the burn mechanism continues and the ecosystem expands, the “absolute scarcity” of $HTX is expected to become increasingly pronounced. The post HTX DAO Completes Q1 2026 $HTX Burn: Two-Year Supply Shrinks Over 11% as Deflation Accelerates first appeared on HTX Square .

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