BitMEX research says TradFi perpetual swaps surged in Q1 2026, with weekly volume rising to $30.7 billion. Commodity perps, led by gold, silver, and oil, reached $25 billion and became a major new segment in crypto derivatives.

BitMEX research says TradFi perpetual swaps surged in Q1 2026, with commodity contracts reaching $25 billion in weekly volume and total weekly TradFi perp volume climbing to $30.7 billion.