Crypto Market Mar 2026: Bitcoin Trails Gold, Trader Numbers Drop Amidst Rising Value

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

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Thai crypto market sees rising value but declining trade volume in March 2026, with Bitcoin underperforming gold and stocks.

•In March 2026, the global digital asset market value increased to $2.53 trillion, but trading volume fell by 18.81%.
•Thailand's crypto market experienced growth in trading value but a significant drop in active accounts by 14.81%.
•Over the past year, gold and stock markets outperformed Bitcoin, which showed negative returns, presenting challenges for Thai digital asset exchanges.

•In March 2026, the global digital asset market value reached $2.53 trillion, an increase of 2.03%.
•Global crypto trading volume decreased by 18.81% in March 2026, falling to $1.93 trillion.
•In Thailand, crypto trading value rose to 6.44 billion THB in March 2026, a 7.94% increase.
•Active crypto accounts in Thailand decreased by 14.81% in March 2026, reaching 146,000.
•Over the past year, gold yielded 49.45% returns, followed by emerging markets and the Thai stock market at 25.05%.
•Bitcoin's one-year return was negative at -17.26% in March 2026, while Ethereum returned 15.75%.
•The Thai crypto market is facing significant challenges, with operators needing to attract investor interest.
•Thai investors are showing caution, with stablecoins like Tether dominating trading volume, suggesting a preference for holding assets rather than active trading.

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Securities and Exchange Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกำกับหลักทรัพย์และตลาดหลักทรัพย์)ℹ️

The regulatory body in Thailand that has licensed various digital asset businesses.