Holding vs. Earning A Look at #exchange Token Returns
Between April 1 and May 31, 2025, holding $10,000 in various exchange tokens yielded mixed results, according to data from CryptoRank. Binance’s $BNB led with a 10% total profit, driven by both price appreciation and farming rewards. Bitget #BGB followed with a 7% gain, supported by passive income from same platform events . OKX’s OKB delivered a 6% profit based solely on token price increase.
By contrast, Bybit’s MNT and Gate.io’s GT underperformed, posting losses of -12% and -13% respectively, despite offering some farming rewards. Notably, Bitget also demonstrated consistent returns through its Pre-Market projects and Launchpool activities, where users have seen meaningful gains through early token exposure and staking opportunities.
While short-term holding outcomes vary, the data highlights how exchange tokens can generate additional value through platform-based incentives beyond simple price movement.
