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The 2026 crypto market rebound lifts market cap 39.6% as volume drops 8.6%

The Cryptonomist·October 15, 2026·1 min read
The 2026 crypto market rebound lifts market cap 39.6% as volume drops 8.6%

The 2026 crypto market rebound lifted total market capitalization 39.6% in Q3, ending September at roughly $3.0 trillion. However, average daily volume fell 8.6%, while perpetual futures open interest rose sharply. The recovery favored prices and leveraged positions over spot trading, with crypto adding $840.1 billion in market cap.

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