CEX listings yield an 80% ROI

Cryptocurrency listings on centralised exchanges (CEXs) delivered an average return on investment (ROI) of over 80% in the past 180 days, significantly surpassing the average returns of initial public offerings (IPOs) on traditional stock exchanges like Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), according to a CoinMarketCap report released on April 3.

The analysis revealed that 68% of tokens listed on major CEXs, including Binance, Bybit, Coinbase, and KuCoin (CRYPTO:KCS), achieved positive ROI.

This performance outpaced the NYSE’s 54% and Nasdaq’s 51% of IPOs with positive returns during the same period.

The report attributed this success to increased liquidity and demand generated by CEX listings, which often drive token price appreciation post-listing.

Despite these impressive figures, controversies surrounding token listing procedures persist.

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao previously criticised the listing process, citing inconsistent performances of newly listed tokens.

Additionally, allegations surfaced in November 2024 when Tron founder Justin Sun claimed Coinbase demanded $330 million in fees to list Tron—a claim Coinbase denied, stating it charges no fees for new listings.

A Binance spokesperson noted that while crypto investors often expect high returns from new listings due to historical trends, broader market conditions play a crucial role in determining outcomes.

“As the industry matures, we’re seeing reduced volatility compared to earlier cycles—a shift that reflects greater stability and long-term sustainability in the crypto market,” the spokesperson added.

Binance has maintained a 0% delisting rate across its 77 cryptocurrency listings since 2023.

To enhance transparency, the exchange introduced a community voting mechanism for token listings in March 2025.