Crypto: The market rebounds 39.6% in the third quarter, but trading slows down

The crypto market regained momentum in the third quarter of 2026 after several months of decline. According to the latest CoinGecko report, its total market capitalization increased by 39.6%, driven notably by Ethereum and flows into Bitcoin ETFs. However, this recovery is not accompanied by an equivalent return in trading activity. Spot volumes are declining, while leveraged positions are rising. This discrepancy raises several questions for t…