Binance’s Reign: The Most Traded Cryptos & Crypto Generations”

Most Popular Coin on Binance by Trading Volume

On Binance, Ethereum (ETH) recently surged ahead of Bitcoin in trading activity. The ETH/USDT pair alone clocked around $3.2 billion in 24-hour spot volume—three times more than BTC/USDT’s roughly $1.09 billion

Additionally, general exchange stats show ETH/USDT consistently ranking as the most active pair in both spot and perpetual futures markets

2. Generations in the Crypto Market & Their Leading Coin

Here’s a concise breakdown of the evolution of crypto, mapped to its most emblematic coins:

  1. First Generation – Bitcoin (BTC)$BTC

Introduced decentralized digital currency and blockchain technology (2009). Still the largest crypto by market cap and considered digital gold

2. Second Generation – Ethereum (ETH)

Brought smart contracts and programmability (2015), enabling DeFi, NFTs, and decentralized apps. It now dominates Binance’s trading volumes

3. Third Generation – Modern Tokens & Stablecoins (e.g., BNB, USDT)$BNB

BNB, Binance’s native token, powers its ecosystem—used for transaction fees, staking, and governance—it launched in 2017

Tether (USDT), a USD-pegged stablecoin since 2014, is the most heavily traded cryptocurrency globally, accounting for roughly 70% of stablecoin trading volume—even surpassing Bitcoin at times by volume

3. Summary Table

Crypto Generation Era / Year Iconic Coin Notable Role on Binance or Market

First Generation ~2009 Bitcoin (BTC) Original crypto, highest market cap, long-term staple

Second Generation ~2015 Ethereum (ETH) Smart contracts pioneer, top Binance trading volume

Third Generation (today) ~2014–present USDT, BNB Stablecoin for liquidity (USDT); Binance utility token (BNB)

4. Why It Matters?????

ETH’s$ETH

trading dominance highlights the shift toward more active, application-driven tokens.

USDT’s volume leadership underscores the importance of liquidity and stability in crypto trading.

BNB’s ecosystem role exemplifies how exchanges are creating their own token economies.

Recent updates:

Ethereum News Today: Ethereum Surpasses Bitcoin in Binance Trading Volume by 300%

Yesterday:

On Binance, Ethereum trading volume triples Bitcoin’s… Both spot and futures dominate

Bitcoin News Today: July Crypto Market Surges 13.3% as Bitcoin Peaks.