The MoM volume recovery is positive, but the YoY decline and the fact that volume remains well below the H1 2026 average suggest the platform is still in a structural slowdown. Monitor the next quarterly filing for revenue and earnings impact, as the volume recovery may not fully offset the spread compression.
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Executive Summary
Bullish released its August 2026 monthly metrics via a 6-K filing on September 8, 2026. Total trading volume for August was $42.5B, a significant increase from July's $30.7B but still well below the $84.1B seen in February 2026. The sequential volume rebound is notable, but the YoY comparison shows a sharp decline from $48.8B in August 2025, indicating a continued downtrend in core platform activity.
Key Facts
- Total trading volume for August 2026 was $42.5 billion.
- Total trading volume for July 2026 was $30.7 billion.
- Total trading volume for August 2025 was $48.8 billion.
- Spot BTC volume was $17.6B in August 2026 vs $16.7B in July 2026.
- Spot ETH volume was $3.7B in August 2026 vs $3.0B in July 2026.
- Spot - Other volume surged to $6.6B in August 2026 from $2.2B in July 2026.
- Average trading spread narrowed to 2.13 bps in August 2026 from 2.62 bps in July 2026.
- BTC annualized volatility was 30% in August 2026 vs 32% in July 2026.
- ETH annualized volatility was 39% in August 2026 vs 44% in July 2026.
Financial Impact
August 2026 total trading volume of $42.5B represents a 38% MoM increase from July but a 13% YoY decline from August 2025.
Risk Factors
- Sustained decline in crypto trading volumes could pressure revenue and earnings.
- The surge in 'Spot - Other' volume to $6.6B may reflect one-time or volatile activity, not a sustainable trend.
- Narrowing average trading spread (2.13 bps) could compress per-unit revenue even if volumes stabilize.
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Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 6-K Filing (Primary) | 0001437749-26-029751 |
| Exhibit: ex_1001232.htm | 0001437749-26-029751 |
| Document: blsh20260807_6k.htm | 0001437749-26-029751 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-029751-index-headers.html | 0001437749-26-029751 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-029751-index.html | 0001437749-26-029751 |
| Document: 0001437749-26-029751.txt | 0001437749-26-029751 |
Filters
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 6, 2026 20d ago | 6-K | $33.38 | awaiting T+20 | — | $27.60 (−17.32%) |
Sep 24, 2026 4w ago | Press Release | $37.58 $28.21 | ▼ −24.93% | ▼ −23.46% | $27.60 (−26.56%) |
Sep 8, 2026 6w ago | 6-K | $35.53 $33.38 | ▼ −6.05% | ▼ −8.02% | $27.60 (−22.32%) |
Jul 31, 2026 12w ago | 6-K | $21.79 $32.89 | ▲ +50.94% | ▲ +47.95% | $27.60 (+26.66%) |
Jul 24, 2026 13w ago | 6-K | $23.96 $30.41 | ▲ +26.92% | ▲ +23.29% | $27.60 (+15.19%) |
Jul 7, 2026 15w ago | 6-K | $25.77 $22.93 | ▼ −11.02% | ▼ −12.35% | $27.60 (+7.10%) |
Jun 29, 2026 17w ago | 6-K | $23.69 $23.96 | ▲ +1.14% | ▲ +1.42% | $27.60 (+16.50%) |
Jun 8, 2026 20w ago | 6-K | $27.21 $26.57 | ▲ +2.35% | ▲ +3.98% | $27.60 (−1.43%) |
May 14, 2026 23w ago | 6-K | $39.46 $27.21 | ▼ −31.04% | ▼ −30.19% | $27.60 (−30.06%) |
May 7, 2026 24w ago | 6-K | $41.20 $28.10 | ▲ +31.80% | ▲ +34.93% | $27.60 (+33.01%) |
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