At the start of 2026, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) have shown a notable growth. Thus, the cumulative weekly DEX volume has hit $86B, showing a 12% increase over the seven days, while the decentralized exchange (DEX) vs centralized exchange (CEX) Dominance indicator presents a 18.55% increase.
As per the data from Phoenix Group, Meteora, Uniswap, and PancakeSwap have taken the leading positions among the DEXs in terms of weekly volume. This serves as a gradual shift in the trader sentiment, raising optimism around further DEX growth.
Meteora Leads DEXs with $10.85B in Weekly Trading Volume
Particularly, Meteora stands atop the DEXs when it comes to weekly trading volume. Hence, its 7-day volume accounts for a noteworthy $10.85B. At the same time, its 24-hour volume is $2.15B. After that, Uniswap has become the 2nd top decentralized exchange based on 7-day volume, claiming $10B. Additionally, its 24-hour volume is nearly $2.02B.
Subsequently, occupying the 3rd spot among the key DEXs of the week, PancakeSwap has a 7-day volume of up to $5.54B. Along with that, it has recorded a $1.12B valuation in 24-hour volume. Raydium comes after with $2.72B in weekly volume as well as $458.25M in its latest 24-hour volume. Additionally, Aerodrome ’s $2.96B in weekly volume has placed it in the 5th position, whereas the 24-hour volume thereof is $457.47M.
Hyperliquid Bottoms List with $913M in 7-Day Volume
The next name on Phoenix Group’s list of top DEXs by weekly volume is Curve’s, which has touched $1.93B. Meanwhile, it accounts for $195.71M in 24-hour volume. Coming after that, Orca’s 7-day and 24-hour trading volumes sit at $1.61B and $393.92M, respectively.
Then at last but not least, with $936M in weekly volume and $137.70M in 1-day trading volume, Aster is the 8th leading DEX. At the end of the list, Hyperliquid stands with its weekly trading volume hitting $913M, parallel to $153.80M in 24-hour volume.
