trading volume
Ethereum Spot Volume Surpasses Bitcoin for First Time in August 2026
Ethereum spot trading volume has surpassed Bitcoin for the first time this month, reaching approximately $480 billion compared to BTC’s $401 billion in August 2026. This milestone reflects a historic shift in market dynamics, driven by sustained institutional inflows into Ethereum ETFs and major corporate treasury acquisitions of ETH at scale. The divergence underscores growing...
Bitcoin Rallies on Fed Hold, But Volume Gap Signals Weak Conviction
Bitcoin and Ethereum reversed sharp losses Thursday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting, with BTC rallying 2.09% to $65,023 and ETH climbing 1.23% to $1,927.90 as of early Friday UTC. The decision to maintain the benchmark rate in the 3.50%-3.75% band—despite three dissenting votes favoring a hike—removed a...
BitMEX Shuts Down Sept. 23 After 11-Year Run, BMEX Crashes 93%
BitMEX, the pioneering crypto derivatives exchange that transformed global market structure through the invention of perpetual swaps, announced today that it will permanently shut down operations on September 23, 2026, at 04:00 UTC, bringing an 11-year run to an end. The decision by HDR Global Trading Limited, the Seychelles-registered parent company, follows a strategic review...