Odaily Planet Daily report: According to Galaxy Research, the total value of crypto asset-backed loans decreased by 16.78% quarter-over-quarter to $56.16 billion in the second quarter of 2026, marking the third consecutive quarter of contraction. The previous three quarters saw declines of 10%, 5%, and 17%, respectively. DeFi loan volumes fell 27.61% to $20.43 billion, while CeFi loan volumes declined 9.62% to $22.98 billion—marking the first time since Q3 2023 that CeFi loan volumes surpassed DeFi. Within the CeFi market, Tether led with a 58.5% market share, and the top three—Tether, Maple, and Nexo—collectively accounted for 74.96%.
Q2 2026 crypto collateral loan market shrinks 16.78% to $56.16B, third consecutive quarter of decline
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The crypto market saw the collateralized loan sector shrink 16.78% in Q2 2026 to $56.16 billion, marking its third consecutive quarterly decline. DeFi loans fell 27.61% to $20.43 billion, while CeFi loans declined 9.62% to $22.98 billion. CeFi loans surpassed DeFi for the first time since Q3 2023. Tether led the CeFi market with a 58.5% share, and the top three—Tether, Maple, and Nexo—held 74.96% of the total. Altcoins to watch may shift as market dynamics continue to evolve.
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