Chainalysis 2026 Crypto Adoption Index: Brazil Leads as Market Shows Resilience

Chainalysis reports that the global crypto economy showed significant resilience during the 2026 bear market, with total economic activity shrinking by only 1.6% despite a $2.1 trillion drop in market capitalization. The report highlights a surge in small-scale retail transactions and a 77.5% increase in cross-border stablecoin transfers, which reached $220.3 billion. While activity on centralized platforms declined, peer-to-peer transactions surged by 302.9%.