Executive Summary
The CoinGecko 2025 Q3 Crypto Industry Report confirms a sustained market rally. For 3 consecutive quarters, the market has expanded, adding +$563.6 billion to its capitalization, now reaching levels not seen since late 2021.
Key Highlights
- $4 Trillion Market Cap: The highest valuation in nearly 4 years.
- Broad Recovery: Trading volume, DeFi TVL, and Stablecoins all surging simultaneously.
1ļøā£ Overall Market Outlook
The recovery momentum solidified in Q3 2025, driven by institutional re-entry and retail resurgence.
2ļøā£ Stablecoins Hit All-Time High šŖ
The top 20 stablecoins added +$4.45 billion, signaling massive liquidity inflows ready to deploy.
USDe (Ethena)
+177.8%
Fastest grower, flipping USDS to become the 3rd largest stablecoin.
USDT (Tether)
+$1.7B
New inflows recorded, though market dominance adjusted to 61%.
USDC (Circle)
Strong Inflow
Signaling continued Western institutional re-entry into the market.
3ļøā£ Ethereum Leading š
ETH price surged +68.5% during Q3, hitting a new All-Time High (ATH) of $4,946. It remains the preferred asset for institutional allocation in this cycle.
- ā¢ Q3 Close: $4,215 (Strong rebound play)
- ā¢ Catalyst: Spot ETH ETF inflows & corporate treasury buying
4ļøā£ BNB's Explosive Return š„
After months of stagnation, BNB has made a significant rebound, breaking $1,369 in early Q4.
Key Growth Drivers
5ļøā£ DeFi's Resurgence š
Total Value Locked (TVL)
+40.2%Market share rose from 3.3% ā 4.0%
6ļøā£ CEX Rebound š¹
Spot trading volume surged +31.6% QoQ to reach $5.1 Trillion.
7ļøā£ Record Highs for DEX Derivatives āļø
Perpetual DEX Volume
Analysis: An 87% increase QoQ signals a fundamental shift towards on-chain trading.
8ļøā£ Market Summary š¬
Q3 2025 was the "Second Wind" the market needed.
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