Genius Terminal, the cross-chain trading platform backed by Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's YZi Labs, recorded over $1.57 billion in weekly trading volume following its mid-January public launch, according to Dune Analytics dashboard data.
The platform has attracted approximately 30,000 wallets since launch with lifetime trading volume reaching $2.33 billion, representing explosive growth from the $60-160 million processed during beta testing phases.
EVM-compatible networks accounted for the dominant share of trading activity, with the volume spike coinciding with YZi Labs' multi-8-figure investment announcement and Zhao joining as strategic advisor January 13.
Airdrop Speculation Fuels Activity
The platform operates a points system distributing 50 million Genius Points based on trading volume and referrals, fueling speculation about a potential token airdrop despite no official confirmation from the team.
Armaan Kalsi, Genius co-founder and CEO, told The Block the YZi Labs investment exceeded $10 million but declined to specify whether the company plans to issue a native token or detail airdrop allocation criteria.
Average trading volume per wallet approaches $79,000 based on lifetime metrics, suggesting concentration among larger traders rather than broad retail participation.
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Privacy-Focused Infrastructure Play
Genius positions itself as a unified self-custodial terminal aggregating liquidity across more than 10 blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Hyperliquid, Base, Avalanche and Sui without requiring asset bridging.
The platform's "Ghost Orders" technology uses multi-party computation to split large trades across hundreds of wallets simultaneously, reducing on-chain traceability while maintaining full user custody of private keys.
YZi Labs manages approximately $10 billion in assets and previously led a $6 million funding round for Genius in 2024 alongside CMCC, Balaji Srinivasan, and Flow Traders before the recent expansion round.
A public beta of the enhanced privacy protocol is scheduled for second quarter 2026, with full open-access rollout planned for late 2026 as the platform targets institutional traders seeking centralized exchange-level privacy on decentralized infrastructure.
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