Gate Institutional Weekly: Crypto Market Surges, ETF Inflows Reach $1.918 Billion (August 17–23, 2026)

Over the past week, crypto significantly outperformed traditional assets as BTC and ETH broke above key technical levels and institutional capital returned strongly to ETFs. Gate TradFi weekly trading volume remained above $100 billion, while on-chain trading, staking, borrowing, and stablecoin supply all expanded. Meanwhile, elevated BTC leverage and rising demand for short-term protection suggest the market is entering a phase of risk repricing at higher levels following the strong rally.

Key highlights from last week

• Market Focus: BTC and ETH broke above key technical levels, with crypto significantly outperforming U.S. equities.
• ETF Liquidity: BTC and ETH spot ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $1.918 billion and $693 million, respectively, signaling a strong recovery in institutional demand.
• Gate TradFi: Weekly trading volume reached approximately $105 billion, remaining above $100 billion, with equities dominating activity.
• On-Chain Data: DEX activity, LSTs, Aave borrowing, and stablecoin supply all expanded as on-chain risk appetite broadly recovered.
• Protocol Revenue: Trading and infrastructure revenues improved significantly, with capital increasingly shifting toward high-turnover activities with stronger revenue generation.
• Derivatives: BTC OI rose to approximately $12.6 billion as funding rates increased and short-term hedging demand strengthened, pointing to higher volatility risks at elevated price levels.

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Gate Team
August 26, 2026

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