Spot trading volume rose about 0.1% from April 2026, while derivatives volume increased roughly 1.1% month over month and exchange website traffic declined.
Major crypto exchanges saw largely stable activity in May 2026, with spot trading volume edging up by approximately 0.1% from April 2026 and derivatives trading volume rising by about 1.1% month over month. The update also showed website traffic across major exchanges declined, suggesting user engagement weakened even as trading activity held steady. The mix points to a market that remained active in derivatives while cash-market volumes were essentially flat.