Crypto exchange Huobi returns to profitability in Q1 after restructuring
After cutting employees and benefits, the cryptocurrency exchange reportedly made a $30 million profit during the first quarter of 2023. According to an Apr. 10 post by Justin Sun, the de facto owner of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Global, the firm recognized $150 million in revenue during Q1 2023 compared to $120 million in expenditures, resulting in a net income of $30 million. Sun says that "a large number of measures were taken to reduce costs and increase efficiency" during the quarter. For Q2 2023, he projects the exchange will bring $187 million in revenue and $76 million in expenses, with a net income of $110 million. Huobi was one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges by volume until the off-boarding of its Mainland Chinese users began in 2021. Its market share subsequently fell from 19% in 2020 to an estimated 2.2% in Q4 2022. Sun, who claims to be an "adviser" at Huobi Global, reportedly purchased 100% of the exchange's stake from co-founders in ...