In a striking reversal of market dynamics, decentralized perpetual futures exchange Hyperliquid has surpassed established giant Coinbase in trading volume, recording $2.6 trillion compared to $1.4 trillion according to data from Artemis. This milestone, coupled with Hyperliquid’s 31.7% year-to-date asset gain against Coinbase’s 27% decline, signals a significant shift in investor attention toward decentralized derivatives platforms and their rapid growth trajectory.
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1 posts last weekEthereum Stablecoin Shift: B2B Payments Surge 156% as Businesses Drive Volume
Ethereum is undergoing a fundamental transformation, evolving from a network primarily for peer-to-peer transfers into a robust settlement layer for corporate finance. New data from Artemis reveals that businesses now dominate the dollar value of stablecoin transactions on the blockchain, with business-to-business (B2B) payment volume exploding by 156% in the past year. This shift indicates that real-world, utility-driven adoption is accelerating, potentially anchoring Ethereum’s long-term value to its role as critical financial infrastructure rather than speculative cycles.
about Ethereum Stablecoin Shift: B2B Payments Surge 156% as Businesses Drive VolumeSolana vs Ethereum: Wall Street’s Blockchain Choice
The long-held assumption that Ethereum would become Wall Street’s preferred blockchain is being challenged by Solana’s emergence as institutional tokenization accelerates. While Ethereum has dominated as the default smart contract platform, Solana’s high-performance capabilities—processing over 3,000 transactions per second at half-penny costs—are gaining serious consideration for financial infrastructure. This shift reflects changing evaluation criteria as traditional finance seeks blockchain solutions capable of handling institutional-grade settlement volumes and speeds.
about Solana vs Ethereum: Wall Street's Blockchain ChoiceAPT Surges 8% as USD1 Stablecoin Nears Aptos Launch
Aptos (APT) has surged over 8% in 24 hours as the network prepares for the October 6 launch of World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin. The token is testing key resistance at $4.70 while on-chain metrics show renewed network activity. Analysts project potential breakouts toward $6.77 if resistance levels are breached, marking a potential reversal of the long-term downtrend.
about APT Surges 8% as USD1 Stablecoin Nears Aptos LaunchStablecoin Transfers Hit $15.6T Record in Q3 2025
Stablecoin transfers surged to a record $15.6 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, marking the most active period ever for digital dollar usage. Despite automated trading bots dominating 71% of the volume, retail transactions under $250 reached unprecedented levels. The data suggests 2025 is on track to become the biggest year for stablecoin adoption.
about Stablecoin Transfers Hit $15.6T Record in Q3 2025Hyperliquid Outperforms Nasdaq, Robinhood in Key Metrics
Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, has achieved extraordinary financial metrics that outperform established traditional finance institutions. With an annualized net income of $1.24 billion as of September 12, the platform exceeded Nasdaq’s full-year 2024 net income by 11%. The most striking comparison comes from efficiency metrics: Hyperliquid’s 11-person team generates approximately $113 million per employee, compared to Nasdaq’s $123,335 per employee from its 9,162-person workforce. Additionally, Hyperliquid processed $420.3 billion in August trading volume, significantly outpacing Robinhood’s $227.5 billion across all products. This marks the fourth consecutive month Hyperliquid has surpassed Robinhood, with the volume gap widening to nearly 85% in August. The platform’s native token, HYPE, reached a new all-time high of $57.30, reflecting investor confidence in its disruptive model.
about Hyperliquid Outperforms Nasdaq, Robinhood in Key MetricsEthereum Faces Selling Pressure Despite Strong Network Activity
Ethereum’s recent price consolidation contrasts with strong fundamental metrics, creating a divergence that has analysts divided on its near-term trajectory. While ETH faces selling pressure after hitting $4,800, network data from Artemis shows rising demand for block space, increased transaction volumes, and sustained DeFi activity. Ethereum generated $1.4 million in network fees recently—the highest among all blockchains—underscoring its dominant position in the crypto ecosystem. However, macroeconomic factors, particularly Federal Reserve policy uncertainty and labor market data, are influencing short-term price action. Technical analysis indicates key support at $4,000, with resistance near $4,800. The coming weeks will determine whether Ethereum’s strong fundamentals can overcome external economic pressures and resume its upward trend.
about Ethereum Faces Selling Pressure Despite Strong Network ActivityEthereum Whales Boost Holdings 14% Amid ETF Inflows
Major Ethereum investors have dramatically increased their holdings, with whales accumulating 14% more ETH over the past five months according to Santiment data. This accumulation coincides with Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin with 132% returns versus BTC’s 34%, supported by $9.9 billion in netflows to the Ethereum chain and $6.7 billion in stablecoin inflows. Institutional interest is driving the momentum, with Ethereum ETFs seeing $3.87 billion in August inflows compared to Bitcoin’s outflows. Experts attribute the bullish outlook to Ethereum’s maturity, DeFi ecosystem strength, and positive regulatory positioning, though short-term macroeconomic concerns have recently caused ETF outflows. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee suggests Ethereum’s four-year consolidation base could trigger significant upside potential based on Wyckoff methodology.
about Ethereum Whales Boost Holdings 14% Amid ETF InflowsNFT Tokens Surge 55% in Q2 Despite Falling Trading Volumes
NFT-related tokens delivered the strongest crypto sector performance in Q2 2024, gaining 55.4% on average despite NFT trading volumes falling 45% quarter-over-quarter to $823 million. The rally was led by Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token, which surged 380% in 83 days, reaching a $1.4 billion market cap. Analysts attribute the divergence to traders shifting from illiquid NFTs to liquid exchange-traded tokens, with Binance seeing over $180 million in daily PENGU turnover. While transaction counts increased 79% year-over-year, average ticket sizes shrunk dramatically as activity shifted to low-cost collectibles. The performance highlights a growing detachment between NFT-branded tokens and their underlying non-fungible assets.
about NFT Tokens Surge 55% in Q2 Despite Falling Trading VolumesTRON’s TRX Stagnates Despite Surging On-Chain Activity
TRON’s native token TRX has remained largely stagnant, with only a 5% weekly gain and a 0.50% 24-hour uptick, despite a significant spike in on-chain activity. Daily transactions surged to over 9 million, and active addresses hit 2.7 million—the highest since June 6. However, this activity is largely driven by stablecoin transfers rather than new investment, with $185 million in stablecoins exiting the network. TRON’s revenue plunged to a four-year low of $114,000 in a single day, while total value locked (TVL) dipped by 0.50% ($26 million). Though TRX holds above key support levels, continued outflows could pressure its price further as competitors undercut TRON’s low-fee advantage.
about TRON's TRX Stagnates Despite Surging On-Chain ActivityEthereum Bulls and Bears Battle at $2,500 as Altseason Looms
Ethereum is facing a critical test as bulls and bears clash near the $2,500 resistance level, with neither side gaining decisive control. Despite broader market optimism and $269M in net inflows tracked by Artemis, ETH remains range-bound between $2,200 and $2,800. Analysts suggest a breakout above $2,800 could spark altseason, while failure risks further consolidation. The cryptocurrency is currently trading below the 200-day SMA at $2,544, with key resistance clustered around $2,540–$2,550. Institutional interest and macroeconomic factors will likely determine ETH’s next major move.
about Ethereum Bulls and Bears Battle at $2,500 as Altseason LoomsCrypto Asset Managers Boost Onchain Holdings to $4B
Crypto asset managers have significantly expanded their onchain holdings to $4 billion in 2024, according to a report by Artemis and Vaults. The study reveals that decentralized finance (DeFi) is increasingly serving as the ‘invisible back-end’ for institutional services, with major firms locking nearly $2 billion in the Morpho Protocol alone. The emergence of ‘crypto-native’ asset managers underscores a growing trend of capital deployment across diverse blockchain opportunities, signaling deeper institutional adoption of DeFi infrastructure.
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