According to dYdX Foundation, distribution broadened through ecosystem-aligned channels and the affiliate program remained a meaningful source of flow, contributing approximately $17 billion in trading volume in 2025—source: dYdX Foundation on X, Jan 15, 2026. For traders, this confirms that affiliate-driven order flow was a significant component of dYdX (DYDX) market activity in 2025—source: dYdX Foundation on X, Jan 15, 2026.