Digital asset market architecture crossed a definitive threshold in the first quarter of 2026. The traditional relationship between spot markets and leveraged instruments inverted completely. According to CoinGlass, Q1 2026 saw $18.63 trillion in derivatives trading volume compared to just $1.94 trillion in spot transactions. This creates a striking 9.6x ratio. Such a severe imbalance […]
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