Digital Assets: Quarterly Review and Outlook Q3

Digital assets rebounded strongly in Q3 2026, ending three consecutive quarters of losses and recording their strongest performance of the year.

October 8, 2026

Report Summary

The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20) rose 52.7% to 2,447, while bitcoin gained 42.8% to $83,570.
Bitcoin ETF net inflows reached $3.54B in August, the highest monthly total since July 2025, before a further $2.65B in September, bringing Q3 net flows to $6.36B.
The CoinDesk 5 (CD5) rose 46.7% to 1,406, while the CoinDesk 20 (CD20) gained 52.7% to 2,447.

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