MEXC Reports 156.5% Average Reserve Ratio in June 2026 Proof of Reserves
MEXC published its June 2026 Proof of Reserves report showing a 156.5% average reserve ratio across major assets, with Bitcoin reserves at 269% of user balances. The report confirms the exchange holds more assets than customer deposits across tracked holdings.
Key Takeaways
- 1## Reserve Coverage Released MEXC disclosed June 2026 Proof of Reserves data showing an average reserve ratio of 156.
- 25% across major assets.
- 3Bitcoin reserves specifically covered 269% of user BTC balances held on the platform, according to the report released June 15.
- 4## What the Ratio Means A reserve ratio above 100% indicates the exchange holds more cryptocurrency than customers have deposited.
- 5At 156.
Reserve Coverage Released
MEXC disclosed June 2026 Proof of Reserves data showing an average reserve ratio of 156.5% across major assets. Bitcoin reserves specifically covered 269% of user BTC balances held on the platform, according to the report released June 15.
What the Ratio Means
A reserve ratio above 100% indicates the exchange holds more cryptocurrency than customers have deposited. At 156.5%, MEXC claims sufficient collateral to cover all user balances with a 56.5% surplus. The 269% figure for Bitcoin suggests substantially higher BTC backing than the average across the broader asset portfolio.
Industry Context
Proof of Reserves reporting has become standard practice among major exchanges following the 2022 collapse of FTX. Most tier-one exchanges now publish monthly or quarterly attestations. MEXC's 156.5% ratio positions it above the minimum 100% threshold required to avoid insolvency, though the report does not indicate whether the figures have been independently audited by a third party.
Why It Matters
For Traders
A 156.5% reserve ratio reduces counterparty risk relative to exchanges holding reserves closer to 100%, though traders should verify auditor independence before weighting the report heavily.
For Investors
Regular PoR disclosure signals responsible exchange operations and reduces tail risk of customer asset loss, a key criterion for institutional adoption.
For Builders
Standardized PoR reporting creates expectations for all custodial platforms, making reserve verification a minimum baseline rather than a differentiator.
