Apr 13–Apr 19, 2026 | #LookonchainWeeklyReport: Stablecoin issuance adds $1.88B as Strategy buys $2.54B in BTC

Apr 13–Apr 19, 2026 — #LookonchainWeeklyReport Overview Capital inflows remained firm, with $1.88B in newly issued stablecoins. DEX spot trading volume surged over the week, while perpetuals volume slipped. Institutional demand strengthened, led by Strategy's purchase of 34,164 BTC worth $2.54B. Stablecoin market Total stablecoin market capitalization rose by $1.88B. Spot & perps DEX spot volume increased week over week; DEX perpetuals volume declined. Protocol revenue Last week, eight companies expanded their BTC positions by a combined 34,246 BTC, valued at $2.58B. Institutional/whale activity Tom Lee (@fundstrat)'s #Bitmine bought an additional 101,627 ETH worth $235M. Michael Saylor (@saylor)'s @Strategy added another 34,164 BTC worth $2.54B, purchased at $74,395 last week.