# Cryptocurrency market trading volume trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cryptocurrency-market-trading-volume-trends > Updated: 2026-08-24T00:03:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. In early August, Ethereum futures trading volume across major centralized exchanges saw a decline of approximately 17%, falling from $14.3 billion to $11.8 billion. During this period, Binance experienced a notable exception with its Ethereum futures turnover increasing roughly 121% since April, leading to a record leverage ratio of 0.65. Despite these derivative risks, institutional activity remained evident through significant ETH staking. By late August, the broader cryptocurrency market experienced a resurgence in trading activity driven by price rallies in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Centralized exchange volumes doubled in a five-day period to surpass $37 billion. Concurrently, decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes rose significantly from $3.3 billion to a peak of $12.9 billion, fueled by activity across various ecosystems and a recovery in meme coin trading. Analysts noted a diversifying liquidity landscape as DEX platforms and spot ETFs increasingly compete with traditional centralized exchanges. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Cryptocurrency trading volumes surge amid Bitcoin and Ethereum price rallies Cryptocurrency trading volumes are rebounding, with CEX volumes doubling to over $37 billion and DEX daily volumes peaking at $12.9 billion amid rising Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cryptocurrency-trading-volumes-surge-amid-bitcoin-and-ethereum-price-rallies ### 2026-08-06: Ethereum futures trade down 17% as Binance captures 121% growth since April Ethereum futures volume fell 17% across exchanges while Binance’s ETH futures surged 121%; leverage on Binance hit a record 0.65, and institutions continued staking large ETH amounts. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ethereum-futures-trade-down-17-as-binance-captures-121-growth-since-april --- Cite as: Cryptocurrency market trading volume trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cryptocurrency-market-trading-volume-trends