TL;DR:
The cryptocurrency market in the United States is undergoing a profound restructuring. The latest research from Kaiko reveals that US spot exchanges have regained ground against international platforms, driven by robust liquidity and increased institutional presence.
— Kaiko (@KaikoData) March 17, 2026
The U.S. crypto market is quietly, but clearly, gaining ground.
U.S. exchanges have nearly doubled their spot market share in a year, from 8% to 15%, while BTC liquidity onshore is deeper and growing faster than on many offshore venues.
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Since 2018, with the emergence of Binance, offshore exchanges held absolute dominance, but the trend is now shifting. For some time now, liquidity depth for the BTC/USD pair on local platforms has been superior to that of foreign markets.
Additionally, the Coinbase premium index has returned to green values, with Bitcoin recently trading around $74,096, signaling a renewed appetite from both retail and institutional traders on US soil.
This rebound follows a period of sluggish growth that began to dissipate in late 2025. Analysts suggest that reduced counterparty risk and stricter oversight are motivating users to abandon unregulated platforms.
On the other hand, competition is now fiercer among centralized entities, but also with decentralized markets. However, the ability of local platforms to offer optimized trading conditions under the protection of the CFTC gives them an unprecedented competitive advantage in this cycle.
In summary, the US crypto sector appears to be maturing. The market share grew from 8% to 15%, reflecting a structural shift where legal certainty and institutional liquidity are redefining the global map of digital asset exchanges.
