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More →Memecoin Market Outlook for Q4 2026: Finding Durable Buyers Remains to Be Verified
CoinWorld data: According to Cryptonews, the memecoin market had a market capitalization of approximately $30 billion in the fourth quarter of 2026, and despite the large number of new tokens, there are relatively few durable trading markets. CoinWorld data: In the third quarter, the total market capitalization of the crypto market grew by 39.6%, but average daily trading volume fell by 8.6%. Bitquery research found that most pump.fun tokens stop trading after their first day of trading. The next question is whether traders will bring new capital into the category or shift the same capital among short-term issuances. According to a snapshot on October 18, the memecoin category had a market capitalization of approximately $29.9 billion, of which Dogecoin accounted for about $12.4 billion and PEPE about $1.6 billion. CoinGecko's third-quarter market research noted that memecoin trading became the main source of activity on the Robinhood chain, although new tokens rarely continue trading after their initial burst. The outlook for the fourth quarter requires separately measuring market liquidity and the performance of new issuances.
The 4-hour trading volume ratio of BTC contracts to spot is 8.37.
CoinWorld data: Over the most recent 4 complete hours, BTCUSDT perpetual contract trading volume was 8.37 times the spot trading volume. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours earlier, it rose by 3.5954; compared with the same-caliber snapshot 7 days earlier, it rose by 2.3969.
The S&P 500 Tail Risk Index stands at 168.59 points.
CoinWorld US stock data: The S&P 500 tail risk index closed at 168.59 points. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours earlier, it was unchanged.
BTC liquidations over the past 24 hours totaled $39.9856 million.
CoinWorld data: BTC's rolling 24-hour liquidation amount is approximately 39.9856 million USD, involving about 2,384 liquidated accounts. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it is down 30.04%; compared with the same-caliber snapshot 7 days ago, it is up 761.64%.
Hacken: Cryptocurrency hack losses reached $1.18 billion in the third quarter.
According to a CoinWorld report, Hacken pointed out that losses from cryptocurrency hacker attacks in the third quarter reached $1.18 billion, of which 77% were related to compromised vendors, delayed remediation, or systems that had not undergone the latest security audits, and that audits cannot fully guarantee investor safety.
Hacken report: $1.18 billion lost in the crypto industry in Q3 2026
Biji.com data: According to Coindesk, a report released by blockchain security firm Hacken shows that in the third quarter of 2026, there were 107 security incidents in the crypto industry, with losses amounting to $1.18 billion, up 55% quarter-on-quarter. Of this, approximately $906.8 million in losses involved compromised vendors or development tools, known vulnerabilities that were not patched in time, and related components not included in the latest audit scope. Hacken co-founder Andrii Matiukhin pointed out that project teams often only audit critical smart contracts, while wallets, signing systems, and third-party software may not be covered, leading investors to mistakenly believe that the project is secure as a whole. The report states that the largest loss event in the third quarter was the attack on Bitget, with losses of at least $352 million, in which attackers exploited vulnerabilities in third-party security products to gain access to withdrawal infrastructure. Hacken emphasized that security audits cannot replace continuous vulnerability management, and project teams still need to promptly fix known vulnerabilities and ensure that audits cover the system components that actually affect the safety of funds.
The long-to-short account ratio for BTC contracts was 1.62 as of 20:00 on October 18, 2026.
CoinWorld data: The BTCUSDT 4-hour long/short account ratio is 1.62, with more net long accounts than net short accounts. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it is down 0.0935; compared with the same-caliber snapshot 7 days ago, it is up 0.1755.
BIS economists: Banks have influential sway over stablecoin adoption
According to CoinWorld news, economists from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) pointed out that banks have a certain degree of influence over stablecoin adoption. Research shows that when banks raise deposit interest rates, the growth rate of stablecoins slows down. According to research by BIS economists Iñaki Aldasoro and Rashad Ahmed, stablecoin market capitalization grew by about 15% over a typical 10-week period during the sample period. For every one basis point increase in deposit interest rates, the growth rate of stablecoins will drop to about 12%. Under another approach, this growth rate drops to about 6%. The research also found that Circle's USDC and Tether's USDT are more closely linked. The paper suggests that regulators should consider whether stablecoin issuers can pay yields to holders, while weighing the pros and cons of requiring issuers to hold part of their reserves in bank deposits.
Bitwise executive: Whether the AI boom continues or fades, all roads lead to Bitcoin.
Benzinga reports that a Bitwise executive said Bitcoin is always the winner whether AI booms or busts, noting that "all roads lead to Bitcoin."
Token2049 on-site observations: fewer sponsors, more DEX projects.
According to CoinWorld news, on-site observations at Token2049 show that on October 12, 2026, crypto veteran, Amelia, Kirara, Shangxi, and Captain Kent discussed the Korean KBW and Singapore Token2049 in wublockchain. Several guests said that the number of attendees and projects at this year's two major conferences has decreased somewhat, Token2049 sponsors have decreased, DEX projects have increased, and the influence of side events continues to rise. At the same time, discussions about pre-token projects and financing cooperation have decreased, while the number of job seekers has increased. On the institutional side, financing has become more difficult, and the business focus is gradually shifting from expanding crypto asset holdings to increasing the value of existing assets. However, some guests also believe that the overall scale and project quality of Token2049 remain at a relatively high level, and the industry is still attracting newcomers.