# Crypto Futures Open Interest at Covered Exchanges Rose 11% in Q3 2026

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-11-02T17:19:56.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-02T17:19:56.000Z
Section: Investing

> Spot volume at the exchanges covered in the report fell 55% to $2 trillion, while derivatives volume declined 17% to $10 trillion.

Trading across exchanges covered in the Q3 2026 review totaled $12 trillion, down 27.5% from Q2 and marking a third consecutive quarterly decline for the group.

Spot trading volume fell 55% to $2 trillion. Derivatives volume dropped 17% to $10 trillion, equal to 83% of the covered exchanges’ total.

Average futures open interest increased 11% from the previous quarter to about $90 billion. Binance had the largest share of trading volume at 34.51%, followed by OKX at 14.41%.