On-Chain Spot Bitcoin Trading Volume Tops $3 Billion Across Major Blockchains

As of March 8, 2026, Base accounted for 43% of weekly on-chain spot BTC trading volume, while six blockchains captured more than 97% of activity.

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Terms & Concepts
  • On-chain trading: Trading activity that is executed and recorded directly on a blockchain rather than through an off-chain centralized venue.
  • Spot BTC trading: The direct buying and selling of Bitcoin for immediate settlement, rather than through derivatives contracts.
  • Arbitrum: A layer-2 blockchain network built to help process Ethereum transactions more efficiently and at lower cost.