May recorded 117 new crypto listings on centralized exchanges, down 69.6% from September 2025 peak levels.
Centralized exchanges (CEXs) listed 117 new cryptocurrencies in May, marking a 69.6% decline from the September 2025 peak. The figure represents the second-lowest monthly total in the past year, trailing only February’s count.
The drop follows a broader trend of reduced listing activity, with May’s total far below the 2025 high of 384 listings. Three exchanges—MEXC, KuCoin, and Gate—accounted for over 70% of all new listings, signaling increased market concentration.
No immediate market reaction was reported, though the decline may reflect shifting regulatory or investor sentiment in the crypto sector.