According to Lookonchain, the total market capitalization of stablecoins decreased by $414.38 million between September 7 and September 13, 2026. Despite this contraction, the total stablecoin market remains above $150 billion.
Trading activity on decentralized exchanges showed a shift in preference. Spot trading volumes on DEXs increased by 7.95% week-over-week, while perpetual trading volumes declined by 7.78%.
Public companies continued to acquire digital assets during this period. These firms added a net 1,615 BTC, valued at approximately $126.15 million. Additionally, Bitmine purchased 27,180 ETH for about $68.19 million.
The broader DeFi sector experienced a slight downturn, with protocol revenue falling by 1.16% over the week. The price oracle network Pyth was a notable exception, reporting growth while most other protocols saw stagnant or declining revenues.
