Trading activity in the cryptocurrency market has slowed significantly, with weekly trading volume falling to its lowest level since 2026. According to the latest data shared by Kaiko, a data and analysis provider for digital asset markets, the total trading volume in the cryptocurrency market last week was approximately $15 billion. This figure represents a significant decline compared to levels at the beginning of the year.
According to Kaiko’s analysis, the highest trading volume of the year was recorded in January. At that time, the total volume in the markets was approximately three times the current level. According to the latest data, trading volume has decreased by approximately 70% compared to the peak level in January.
Experts say the decline in trading volume reflects a weakening of investors’ risk appetite. They note that in a low-volume environment, price movements in the market can become more fragile, and even relatively small buy or sell orders can increase volatility. Therefore, investors are advised to be more cautious about sudden price fluctuations during periods of low liquidity.
According to market analysts, there are multiple reasons behind the decline in trading volume. Ongoing uncertainties in the global economy, cautious expectations regarding central bank monetary policies, increased selectivity among institutional investors, and the seasonal slowdown in trading traditionally seen during the summer months are among the main factors supporting this decline.
However, experts also point out that low trading volume alone is not an indicator determining the long-term direction of the market. They note that historically, periods of prolonged low volume in the cryptocurrency market have been followed by a return to strong trading activity.
Funding flows, particularly into spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, along with macroeconomic developments and upcoming regulatory steps, are expected to play a decisive role in the renewed increase in trading volumes in the coming period.
Analysts say that trading volumes could recover if investor confidence strengthens and new capital inflows into the market accelerate. However, the current outlook indicates that investors in the cryptocurrency market remain cautious, and trading activity has fallen to one of its weakest periods of the year.
*This is not investment advice.
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