Mitrade Insights is dedicated to providing investors with rich, timely and most valuable financial information to help investors grasp the market situation and find timely trading opportunities.

2021

Best News & Analysis Provider

FxDailyInfo

2022

Best Forex Educational Resources Global

International Business Magazine

Insights

News

Cryptocurrencies

Crypto Spot Volume Jumps 19% to $510 Billion in August, Biggest Monthly Gain of 2026

Source Beincrypto

Spot trading volume across major crypto exchanges climbed 19% in August to $510.4 billion. The gain outpaced a 15.9% rise in derivatives volume and marked the biggest monthly increase of 2026.

The rebound followed July’s trough of $429 billion, the weakest month of the year. Derivatives volume also recovered, reaching $3.51 trillion after falling below $3.1 trillion a month earlier.

Crypto Spot Volume Spent Most of 2026 in Retreat

Major exchanges handled $931.8 billion in spot volume in January, according to WuBlockchain data. By July, that figure had dropped 54%.

Volume fell to roughly $429 billion by July, the lowest month of the year. Derivatives held a far steadier line over the same stretch, staying between $3.03 trillion and $3.69 trillion.

The futures-to-spot volume ratio reached 7.06x in July, up from 6.21x in June. It eased to 6.87x in August as spot volume grew faster than derivatives.

Monthly Spot and Derivatives Trading Volume Across Major Crypto Exchanges in 2026. Source: WuBlockchain/BeInCrypto

Binance Leads a Broad Rebound as Bitcoin Rallies

The spot recovery was broad. Volume rose at 13 of the 14 exchanges tracked, with Uniswap the only decliner at 18.7%.

Binance led both markets, posting $243.1 billion in spot volume and $1.67 trillion in futures. Its spot share reached 47.6%, up from 43.9% in January. Hyperliquid recorded $264.7 billion in futures volume, its strongest month of the year.

Concentration cuts both ways. The three largest venues handled 64.8% of spot volume and 74.7% of derivatives volume in August.

The volume rebound came alongside a sharp price rally and renewed institutional interest. Bitcoin (BTC) gained about 25% in August, its strongest monthly performance since November 2024.

US-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $3.52 billion in net inflows during the month. That marked their strongest month this year.

Still, one strong month does not reverse the year. Spot volume remains 45% below its January level, and the futures-to-spot ratio still sits near its 2026 highs.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch leaders and journalists provide expert insights

Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Recommended Articles

Hot August jobs report reignites Fed-hike bets; S&P 500 slips below 7,700 — what to watch before the September FOMC August nonfarm payrolls surged to 162,000, three times the consensus, pushing CME FedWatch odds of a September 25-bp hike to 58.4% and dragging the S&P 500 below 7,700. CPI, PPI and the Sept 15-16 FOMC decision now set the tone for US stocks.

Author Irene Q.

Sep 07, Mon

August nonfarm payrolls surged to 162,000, three times the consensus, pushing CME FedWatch odds of a September 25-bp hike to 58.4% and dragging the S&P 500 below 7,700. CPI, PPI and the Sept 15-16 FOMC decision now set the tone for US stocks.

Japanese Yen rallies to February 18 high as upbeat wage data and GDP lift BoJ hike bets The USD/JPY pair declines for the second straight day – also marking the fourth day of a fall in the previous five – and sinks to its lowest level since February 18, around mid-153.00s during the Asian session on Tuesday.

Author FXStreet

Sep 08, Tue

The USD/JPY pair declines for the second straight day – also marking the fourth day of a fall in the previous five – and sinks to its lowest level since February 18, around mid-153.00s during the Asian session on Tuesday.

Gold slumps to near $4,350 amid oil-driven inflation fears, US inflation data in focus Gold price (XAU/USD) falls to near $4,350 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal faces some selling pressure as rising oil prices fueled inflation ‌concerns and boosted expectations for a rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in September.

Author FXStreet

Sep 09, Wed

Gold price (XAU/USD) falls to near $4,350 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal faces some selling pressure as rising oil prices fueled inflation ‌concerns and boosted expectations for a rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in September.

Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks tighten supply — but four forces are capping the rally Brent crude is holding above $100 a barrel for a second session, its first close above the level since late July, as tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz squeeze an already tight physical market. Yet the rally has been gradual: 8.3 mb/d of Gulf output is still shut in, diesel is at a record, and forecasts now range from $74 to $100.

Author Irene Q.

Yesterday 07: 34

Brent crude is holding above $100 a barrel for a second session, its first close above the level since late July, as tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz squeeze an already tight physical market. Yet the rally has been gradual: 8.3 mb/d of Gulf output is still shut in, diesel is at a record, and forecasts now range from $74 to $100.

US August CPI lands tonight: after a 5.4% PPI shock, will the Fed hike on September 16?US August PPI came in at 5.4% year-on-year, above the 5.3% consensus, with core PPI at 4.6%. Traders have pushed the odds of a 25bp Fed hike on September 15-16 to around 70%. Tonight's CPI is the last major inflation print before the decision — here is the full calendar, the consensus numbers, and what a hot versus cool reading would mean for the dollar, yields, gold and stocks.

Author Irene Q.

6 hours ago

US August PPI came in at 5.4% year-on-year, above the 5.3% consensus, with core PPI at 4.6%. Traders have pushed the odds of a 25bp Fed hike on September 15-16 to around 70%. Tonight's CPI is the last major inflation print before the decision — here is the full calendar, the consensus numbers, and what a hot versus cool reading would mean for the dollar, yields, gold and stocks.

Popular Symbols