According to CryptoRank data, the trading volume of decentralized exchanges for real-world asset (RWA) perpetual contracts reached $365 billion in the third quarter of 2026, a 32% increase quarter-over-quarter, despite declines in monthly trading volumes in August and September. Of this, trading volume related to publicly listed stocks amounted to $175 billion, accounting for nearly 48% of the total RWA perpetual contract trading volume on decentralized exchanges for the quarter.
Q3 RWA Perpetual DEX Volume Reaches $365B, Up 32% QoQ
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In Q3 2026, RWA perpetual DEX trading volume reached $365 billion, a 32% increase from Q2. Transaction volume declined in August and September but still contributed to a strong quarterly performance. Listed stock-related trading volume totaled $175 billion, accounting for nearly 48% of total RWA perpetual DEX transaction volume.
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