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DeFi's dollar value jumps 38% in Q3, driven more by asset gains than new deposits

Protocol Fundamentals
30 Sep 2026
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DeFi's dollar value jumps 38% in Q3, driven more by asset gains than new deposits

Decentralized finance (DeFi) saw its total value locked (TVL) rise 37.9% to $95.42 billion in Q3, mainly due to asset price increases like Ethereum's 67% gain rather than a surge in new deposits. Stablecoin supply grew modestly by $2 billion, indicating that the TVL rise partly reflects higher valuations, not just fresh capital. Trading activity and protocol fees also increased, but these gains do not confirm a broad return of users or new economic activity. Robinhood launched its Ethereum Layer 2 network, Robinhood Chain, enhancing DeFi access with partners like Uniswap, signaling growing infrastructure development despite uncertain user growth.

The recent rebound in DeFi total value locked (TVL) is presented here alongside Pluang's cryptocurrency market snapshot. For readers following digital assets, as of Sep 30, 2026 13:41 WIB, out of 50 major cryptocurrencies tradable on Pluang, 21 rose and 28 fell. Notable movers include SXP (Solar) down 46.27% at Rp37 with a typical hold time of 94 days, KSM (Kusama) up 12.86% at Rp93,049 with 94% sell order activity and a typical hold time of 79 days, and BAL (Balancer) up 11.14% at Rp16,297 with a typical hold time of 85 days.

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