Stablecoin Market Cap Falls $1.65 Billion as DEX Trading Rises

Stablecoin market capitalization fell $1.65 billion from Oct. 12-18, 2026, while decentralized exchange (DEX) spot and perpetual trading activity increased. The figures show a mixed weekly picture across crypto markets, with stablecoin capitalization down as trading volumes rose. DEX spot volume increased 5.83% week over week, and perpetual volume climbed 4.36%. Stablecoins help provide liquidity and facilitate transactions across the crypto ecosystem. Separately, four public companies added a combined 7,721 Bitcoin (BTC) during the week, valued at about $634.84 million. The additions were another market development over the same period. Enna Lee reports on investing and digital-asset markets for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.

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