Bullish September trading volume totals $48.6 billion
Bitget2026/10/06 10:45Bullish released September 2026 monthly metrics, showing total trading volume of USD 48.6 billion, up 14% from USD 42.5 billion in August. Total spot volume rose 18% to USD 42.2 billion; options volume slipped 13% to USD 4.1 billion; perpetual volume increased 15% to USD 2.3 billion. Spot BTC volume climbed 13% to USD 19.9 billion; spot ETH volume advanced 22% to USD 4.5 billion; spot “Other” volume jumped 27% to USD 8.4 billion. Average trading spread held near flat at 2.14 bps versus 2.13 bps in August; spot spread eased to 2.41 bps from 2.53 bps. Monthly average volatility rose to 32% for BTC from 30%; ETH volatility increased to 42% from 39%. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Bullish published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202610060645PRIMZONEFULLFEED9840414) on October 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.
- Bullish released September 2026 monthly metrics, showing total trading volume of USD 48.6 billion, up 14% from USD 42.5 billion in August.
- Total spot volume rose 18% to USD 42.2 billion; options volume slipped 13% to USD 4.1 billion; perpetual volume increased 15% to USD 2.3 billion.
- Spot BTC volume climbed 13% to USD 19.9 billion; spot ETH volume advanced 22% to USD 4.5 billion; spot “Other” volume jumped 27% to USD 8.4 billion.
- Average trading spread held near flat at 2.14 bps versus 2.13 bps in August; spot spread eased to 2.41 bps from 2.53 bps.
- Monthly average volatility rose to 32% for BTC from 30%; ETH volatility increased to 42% from 39%.
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