When a giant stumbles, the entire crypto ecosystem holds its breath. In April 2025, CoinGecko published an unfiltered snapshot of the centralized exchanges (CEX) market, revealing an unprecedented shift in the balance of power. While Binance remains at the top, its dominance is waning in the context of an accelerated reconfiguration of the players. The spectacular movements of Gate.io and Bitget, combined with a global contraction in volumes, raise questions about the future of the sector.