According to CoinMeta, as reported by CryptoQuant, trading volume of BTC has rebounded, with this time being purchases rather than sales. On August 21st, spot trading volume reached 75 billion US dollars, and perpetual contract trading volume reached 336 billion US dollars, both setting new highs in several months. The price of BTC increased by 24%. Gate led the gains, with a 30-day growth rate of 667%, becoming the fastest-growing exchange in 2026.