Gate Institutional Weekly: WTI Crude Oil Prices Decline, Trading Volume on Leading DEXs Continues to Contract (September 21–27, 2026)

Over the past week, the U.S. economy remained resilient, pushing the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield above 5% and strengthening the dollar. However, lower oil prices and easing trade risks partially offset the pressure from elevated interest rates. BTC and ETH ETFs saw significant inflows of $2.386 billion and $690 million, respectively, while Gate TradFi recorded approximately $100 billion in weekly trading volume. On-chain, stablecoin supply increased by around $1.59 billion, SOL LSTs remained strong, and Aave borrowing grew 1.1%. In derivatives, BTC posted a weekly gain, while cross-exchange OI fell 12.81%, funding rates temporarily turned negative, and options OI contracted significantly.

Last Week’s Market Highlights:

• Market Focus: The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose above 5%, while lower oil prices and easing trade risks partially offset the valuation pressure from elevated interest rates on risk assets.

• ETF Liquidity: BTC ETFs recorded weekly net inflows of approximately $2.386 billion, while ETH ETFs saw net inflows of around $690 million, signaling a notable return of institutional capital.

• Gate TradFi: Weekly trading volume reached approximately $100 billion, down from previous highs but still remaining at elevated levels.

• On-chain: Stablecoin supply increased by around $1.59 billion, led by USDC; SOL LSTs remained strong, while Aave borrowing increased 1.1%.

• Derivatives: BTC gained 4.06% over the week, while cross-exchange OI fell 12.81%, funding rates temporarily turned negative, and options OI contracted sharply, indicating significant deleveraging.

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Gate Team
September 30, 2026

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