MEXC, a cryptocurrency exchange known for its zero-fee trading model, has announced the launch of its first annual brand event, MEXC 0808: Stock Season. The event, which begins on August 8, will feature a $500,000 prize pool and zero-fee trading across a range of stock-related products. Early bird registration opened on August 5 at 08:08 UTC and runs until August 8 at 08:07 UTC.
The 0808 event is designed to become a recurring annual milestone for the exchange, centered on the themes of "0 Fees" and "Infinite Opportunities." According to MEXC, its zero-fee strategy has already saved its users more than 1.1 billion USDT in trading fees in 2025 alone, benefiting 3.44 million traders. The company says the event will highlight its ongoing commitment to reducing trading costs and expanding market access.
This year's theme, Stock Season, reflects the rapid growth of stock trading on crypto exchange platforms. A recent report by MEXC and CoinGecko found that US stock trading volume across six major centralized exchanges surged 337.4% month-over-month to $189.84 billion in June 2026. US stocks now account for 48.3% of total traditional finance trading volume on these platforms, making them the largest traditional asset class for the first time.
MEXC has expanded its stock offerings to include RealStocks, which provides access to more than 7,000 US stocks and ETFs, as well as over 200 stock and index futures products, more than 200 tokenized US equities, and Pre-IPO Launchpad opportunities. In June 2026, MEXC's stock and index futures trading volume increased approximately 261% month-over-month, indicating strong demand among crypto investors for equity exposure.
During the Stock Season campaign, MEXC will offer zero fees on Stock Futures, Tokenized Stocks, and RealStocks. Participants can earn raffle tickets by completing tasks such as sharing the campaign page, trading stock-related products, and inviting friends. Tickets can be used to win rewards including an ∞ Dream Fund of up to $3,888, an $88 Stock Futures position, APR boosters of up to 888%, and other prizes.
The main campaign runs from August 8 at 08:08 UTC to August 28 at 23:59 UTC. Early bird participants can earn up to three raffle tickets by referring friends who register or make an initial deposit. The event's Opportunity Map includes eight tasks, and completing them all increases the chances of winning.
MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade said the 0808 event represents the core values of the exchange. "0808 brings together the two values at the center of MEXC, 0 Fees and Infinite Opportunities," he said. "Our commitment to 0 Fees is about removing barriers, while Infinite Opportunities is about helping users access more markets, more products and more ways to participate in the global financial system."
The launch comes as the broader crypto market continues to evolve, with exchanges increasingly offering traditional financial products. For investors, the event provides an opportunity to trade US stocks and ETFs with zero fees, potentially lowering the cost of building a diversified portfolio. However, as with any trading activity, participants should be aware of the risks involved.
For more details on the event and how to participate, visit the MEXC website.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
