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

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 (OTCQX:GBTC) and Roche Holding (OTCQX: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 (OTCQX:ETCG) and Grayscale Ethereum Trust (OTCQX:ETHE) saw their volume increase 145% and 621% respectively. Computer Services, Inc. (OTCQX:CSVI) (up 236%), Royal DSM NV (OTCQX:RDSMY) (up 143%) and AXA (OTCQX: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. (OTCQB:TOMZ), Franchise Holdings International, Inc. (OTCQB:FNHI), and Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (OTCQB:HOSS).

To date, Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA), Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC), and CytoDyn (OTCQB: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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