Digital Assets Rebound Strongly in the Third Quarter
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On October 8, 2026, CoinDesk reported that digital assets rebounded strongly in the third quarter of 2026, ending three consecutive quarters of declines. The CoinDesk 20 Index rose 52.7% in the third quarter, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 Index, the Nasdaq Index, and gold. Bitcoin rose 42.7% during the same period, with its price climbing to $83,554. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $6.36 billion in the third quarter, which the report said represented an $11 billion reversal from the second quarter. Among the CoinDesk 20 constituent assets, Uniswap (UNI) rose 220%, the largest gain.
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- CoinDeskCrypto for Advisors: Digital Assets Outperformed Stocks and Gold in the Third Quarter
Digital assets rebounded strongly in the third quarter of 2026, ending three consecutive quarters of declines. The CoinDesk 20 rose 52.7%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500, Nasdaq and gold. Bitcoin rose 42.7% to $83,554, while spot BTC ETFs recorded $6.36 billion in net inflows in the third quarter, a $11 billion reversal from the second quarter. Uniswap (UNI) led CoinDesk 20 constituent assets with a 220% gain.