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Story: AAVE Dominates DeFi Lending, But Its Price Stalls — Here’s Why

By James Thorp

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Shifting Patterns in Deposits and Loans. The data reveals notable trends in asset use across AAVE’s protocol.

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Dominance in Revenue and Protocol Activity. Since early 2023, AAVE has maintained a significant share of all DeFi lending revenue—ranging from…

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Price Action Remains Subdued. Despite strong fundamentals, AAVE’s token price remains stuck in a narrow range.

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What’s Missing?. AAVE’s stalling price despite fundamental strength may come down to two key factors: liquidity and…

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AAVE, a major player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, continues to outperform competitors in terms of market share and protocol usage.

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As of early July 2025, AAVE holds over 5% of the entire circulating stablecoin supply—more than all centralized finance (CeFi) lending platforms combined.

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In January 2025, AAVE’s share of stablecoin circulation stood at around 3%. By July, it had climbed to over 5%, reflecting a clear shift in user behavior and increasing trust in…

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The data reveals notable trends in asset use across AAVE’s protocol. On the deposit side, USDC emerged as the most dominant stablecoin, with users depositing roughly $669 million…

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Interestingly, while USDC made up the majority of deposits, it was less in demand for borrowing—only $87.4 million was loaned out.

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In terms of user activity, AAVE reported 1,460 active addresses and a total of 179,000 holders, based on data from IntoTheBlock.

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Despite strong fundamentals, AAVE’s token price remains stuck in a narrow range. Data from Coinalyze shows that over the past several trading sessions, the token has fluctuated…

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Between June 24 and July 1, both long and short liquidations spiked, but no clear direction followed.

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Technical indicators point to weakening momentum. The reduced volatility and lower trading volumes signal hesitation among investors, even as the protocol itself shows strong…

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In summary, AAVE remains a foundational pillar of DeFi’s lending ecosystem, with unmatched revenue share and capital inflows.

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