Binance Q3 Market Pulse Report Highlights Challenging Quarter for Crypto
In its Q3 market pulse report, Binance has confirmed that the crypto market faced several challenges during the quarter. According to the report, the global crypto market capitalization was down 8.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). However, the entry of institutional players like Deutsche Bank, Sony, and PayPal helped mitigate some of the losses.
Fundraising Hits Lowest Point Since Q4 2020
The report also highlighted that fundraising in the crypto industry reached its lowest point since Q4 2020, experiencing a decline of 21.4% QoQ. However, the infrastructure sector performed relatively better compared to other sectors.
NEAR Blockchain Sees Significant Growth
While overall blockchain activity decreased slightly, one notable exception was NEAR. The NEAR blockchain witnessed a remarkable increase of about 120% QoQ. Additionally, NEAR experienced a surge in active addresses starting from August.
BNB Falls, Ethereum and Solana Show Mixed Performance
During the quarter, BNB faced a significant decline in value. On the other hand, Ethereum witnessed a slight increase in value, while Solana experienced a minor decrease.
Hot Take: Crypto Market Faces Challenges but Institutional Players Offer Hope
The Q3 market pulse report from Binance paints a challenging picture for the crypto market during the quarter. With an overall decrease in market capitalization and fundraising hitting its lowest point since Q4 2020, it’s clear that the industry faced headwinds. However, the entry of institutional players like Deutsche Bank, Sony, and PayPal provided some relief and hope for future growth. The performance of different cryptocurrencies varied, with BNB seeing a sharp decline, Ethereum showing slight gains, and Solana experiencing a minor dip. Despite the challenges, the crypto market remains resilient, and the involvement of institutional players could signal positive developments in the future.