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- Crypto exchange volumes topped $1.8 trillion in August, the highest since January.
- Ethereum ETFs recorded $3.87B in inflows, far surpassing Bitcoin ETF activity.
- DEX trading surged to $368.8B, led by Uniswap and PancakeSwap.
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For the first time since January, crypto exchange trading volumes topped $1.8 trillion in August, signaling renewed momentum in digital asset markets. Data from The Block shows a 5% increase from July’s $1.77 trillion, making August the most active trading month since the start of 2024.
Major centralized exchanges led the rally, with Binance once again dominating the market. The Richard Teng-led exchange processed $737.1 billion in spot trading volume, up from $706.1 billion in July. While this fell short of January’s $801.1 billion, it marked a strong rebound. Bybit followed with $126.5 billion, narrowly edging out Bitget’s $126.1 billion.
Ethereum ETFs Drive Institutional Demand
A significant driver behind the surge was growing institutional interest in Ethereum. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded inflows of $3.87 billion in August, compared to outflows of $751.1 million from Bitcoin ETFs, according to SoSoValue. In one week alone, ETH funds drew $1.83 billion in inflows, more than 10x Bitcoin’s $171 million during the same period.
This inflow spike coincided with Ethereum reaching a new all-time high of $4,953 before stabilizing near $4,320. Reports also surfaced of major Bitcoin whales rotating into Ethereum, with one long-term holder converting $2.59 billion worth of BTC into 472,920 ETH.
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DEX Volumes Strengthen Market Confidence
The rally was not confined to centralized exchanges. Decentralized exchange (DEX) activity also climbed, with volumes reaching $368.8 billion in August. Uniswap led the sector with $143 billion, followed by PancakeSwap at $58.7 billion, highlighting sustained demand for decentralized liquidity solutions.
Ethereum at the Center of Market Momentum
August’s surge in crypto trading volumes underscores a shifting landscape where Ethereum increasingly rivals Bitcoin as the preferred institutional asset. With centralized and decentralized platforms both seeing growth, the market appears poised for continued volatility — but also opportunity.
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