ApeX Milestone Recap: Record Daily Volumes, Consecutive Buybacks, and Ape Season 1 Momentum

The past two weeks have been nothing short of transformative for ApeX Protocol. From record-breaking trading volumes and two consecutive buybacks under the Gorilla Bid Fund to the official launch of Ape Season 1 and the rollout of the new VIP Program, the ApeX ecosystem continues to accelerate with renewed confidence, stronger fundamentals, and unstoppable community energy.

Daily Trading Volume Surges to $3.7B

ApeX traders have set the charts ablaze. Daily trading volume surged from 1.1 billion USD on October 2 to 3.7 billion USD this week, reflecting an extraordinary rise in trading activity across ApeX Omni. This wave of momentum was not only seen in numbers but also felt across the entire community.

The surge in daily trading volume highlights the increasing engagement and liquidity depth within the ApeX ecosystem, reinforcing the platform’s growing presence among both institutional and retail traders. It is a testament to the confidence users place in ApeX’s scalable, transparent, and high-performance infrastructure.

Gorilla Bid Fund: Two Consecutive Buybacks Completed

ApeX has successfully completed two buybacks under the Gorilla Bid Fund, marking a defining start to its long-term token repurchase program.

The first buyback took place on October 5, 2025, totaling 1.5 million USD, funded entirely from protocol revenue and executed directly from the open market. This milestone marked the official activation of the 50 percent Daily Revenue Buyback Program, designed to allocate half of ApeX’s generated revenue toward ongoing token repurchases. All repurchased tokens from the first buyback have been locked in the Gorilla Bid Fund address for a three-year period, reinforcing the program’s transparency and long-term intent. Proof of transaction: View on Arbiscan

Building on that momentum, the second buyback was executed last week, totaling 2 million USD in additional purchases from the open market. During the past seven days, the protocol generated 2.427 million USD in revenue, of which 1.25 million USD was allocated from current fees and 750,000 USD was deployed from previously accrued reserves. The execution was completed over three days to ensure liquidity efficiency and minimize market disruption. A remaining 10.25 million USD in reserves remains dedicated to future buybacks, ensuring a steady and sustainable repurchase schedule over the coming months. All tokens from this round have been withdrawn to the Gorilla Bid Fund address and locked for three years to maintain full transparency and accountability. Proof of transactions:

Weekly buybacks will continue at randomized intervals to prevent front running and maintain fairness across the open market, strengthening the long-term token economy while rewarding community trust and participation.

Ape Season 1: The Race Has Begun

The wait is over. Ape Season 1 officially launched on October 6, 2025, setting the stage for a twelve-week campaign that has already ignited competition across the ecosystem. With a total of 69,000,000 Ape Points (APE) up for grabs, this season is more than a rewards event; it is a showcase of trading skill, consistency, and strategic depth.

The first epoch, running from October 6 to October 12, introduced an exclusive early trading booster that rewards early participants with higher coefficients. Traders who joined before the official launch, between September 29 and October 6, also received a pre-launch bonus to recognize their early engagement and support. Ape Points can be accumulated through trading on ApeX Perpetuals, Prediction Markets, Grid Bot, and the ApeX Official Vault. Additional boosters are available through Mantle deposits, APEX staking, and team-based activities. Every APE earned brings traders closer to the upcoming airdrop, where performance and participation translate into lasting rewards.

VIP Program Revamped: Simpler, Fairer, Stronger

To create a smoother and more inclusive trading environment, ApeX introduced its new VIP Program on October 1, 2025, simplifying how traders qualify for reduced fees and exclusive benefits. The program now features a unified User Program Fee Tier that offers clear thresholds and removes the Market Maker structure entirely. Traders can now enjoy dynamic fee reductions that scale with either their fourteen-day trading volume or APEX staking level.

This unified structure ensures transparency, fairness, and continued access to some of the lowest trading fees in the industry while rewarding long-term users for their loyalty and sustained participation.

The Energy Ahead

The past two weeks have set a new benchmark for ApeX. Trading volumes are surging, the APEX token is strengthening, and the community is expanding faster than ever. With two consecutive buybacks completed, Ape Season 1 driving engagement, and a renewed VIP framework empowering traders, the ApeX ecosystem stands on a foundation of growth, trust, and innovation.

The future of decentralized trading is being built here. This is only the beginning.