- Total crypto market cap fell 12.6% to $2.1 trillion in Q2 2026.
- Stablecoin market cap declined for the first time since Q3 2023.
- Exchange trading volumes dropped sharply while prediction markets surged 48.7%.
Total crypto market capitalization fell 12.6%, or $304.8 billion, in the second quarter of 2026, closing the period at $2.1 trillion, according to CoinGecko’s 2026 Q2 Crypto Industry Report.
It was the market’s third straight quarterly decline and its lowest level since September 2024, roughly 52% below October 2025’s peak.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Lead Broad-Based Decline
Bitcoin fell 14.2% over the quarter, while Ethereum dropped 25.4%, according to the report. Average daily trading volume across the market…
