Coronavirus Fears Spark The Heaviest Trading Month In Over A Year On OTC Markets

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The spread of the coronavirus and its impact on the global economy drove a significant uptick in trading volume on OTC Markets, according to data from OTC Markets Group.

With investors concerned about the implications of a global pandemic, over $31 billion worth of shares traded on OTC Markets in February, a 63% increase from January. That made February the most heavily traded month for over-the-counter securities since January 2019.

The most-traded securities on the OTCQX Best Market—the top tier of OTC Markets— were the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust GBTC and Roche Holding RHHBY, which saw nearly $2.5 million worth of shares traded between them.

An increase in cryptocurrency volume seemed to be a theme during the month. GBTC’s volume rose 38% in February, while the Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust ETCG and Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETHE saw their volume increase 145% and 621% respectively. Computer Services, Inc. CSVI (up 236%), Royal DSM NV RDSMY (up 143%) and AXA AXAHY (up 127%) also saw significant volume gains in February.

On the OTCQB Venture Market, three securities that saw the biggest month-over-month volume gains were TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. TOMZ, Franchise Holdings International, Inc. FNHI, and Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. HOSS.

To date, Fannie Mae FNMA, Freddie Mac FMCC, and CytoDyn CYDY are the most active securities on the market, both surpassing $100 million in volume this year.

Below is a list of the 10 most active securities on the OTCQX and OTCQB Markets in February.

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