According to CoinGecko's official Q2 2026 report released via ChainCatcher, global cryptocurrency market cap fell 12.6% quarter-over-quarter to $2.1 trillion, marking the lowest level since September 2024. Bitcoin declined 14.2% and Ethereum dropped 25.4% during the period, both underperforming the broader stock market.
Across crypto derivatives and specialized segments, perpetual futures trading showed greater resilience, declining only 10.0% to $12.7 trillion. Prediction markets surged 48.7% to $113.8 billion, driven by major sporting events. Stablecoin market cap fell 1.6% to $305.1 billion, with USDT maintaining a 60% market share.