Barclays Warns of a Cooler Crypto 2026 as Trading Volumes Fade
- Barclays predicts a muted 2026 for crypto, with declining spot trading volumes and fading investor engagement pressuring exchanges like Coinbase and Robinhood.
- Event-driven spikes, regulatory clarity via the CLARITY Act, and tokenisation initiatives could influence activity, but near-term growth is expected to remain subdued.
- Coinbase faces headwinds from weaker spot volumes and rising costs, while US regulatory reforms move the sector from uncertainty to clearer frameworks, suggesting a transitional year ahead.
Barclays has warned that cryptocurrency markets are likely to face a subdued environment in 2026, as spot trading volumes decline and investor engagement weakens across major platforms. In a year-end…
