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Cryptocurrency spot volume drops 21.7% to $429B as all 14 exchanges retreat

The Cryptonomist·August 11, 2026·1 min read
Cryptocurrency spot volume drops 21.7% to $429B as all 14 exchanges retreat

Cryptocurrency spot volume across major exchanges fell 21.7% to $429 billion in July 2026, according to WuBlockchain data. Every tracked platform saw a decline, indicating a sharp market cooldown. The pullback follows a previous month of higher activity, with trading volumes dropping significantly across all 14 exchanges in the report.

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