In the past week (August 18 - August 25), the crypto market continued its structural trend, with some emerging zones experiencing a significant rise, driving user sentiment to continuously improve. According to Huobi HTX data, multiple tokens achieved remarkable gains, among which BSC Meme zone's DONKEY became the most dazzling star, with a weekly rise of up to 270%, while the cumulative increase over 30 days reached an astonishing 1990%. Additionally, the DeSci rising star BIO quickly became a "research top flow", and blue-chip assets ETH and AAVE quietly rose, making the entire market a dual-stage of "short-term carnival + long-term stability."
Meme still takes the lead in traffic: DONKEY and MEME take off together
In the past few market cycles, the Meme zone has always served as a barometer for funding sentiment. As the "light narrative + heavy community" model continues to be accepted by the market, the high volatility and high popularity of the Meme zone may continue to release trading opportunities in the second half of the year.
DONKEY (BSC Meme): The most explosive star this week, with a weekly rise directly reaching 270%, and a cumulative rise of nearly 1990% over 30 days, becoming the most eye-catching dark horse in the market. The logic behind it lies in the high activity of the community on the BSC chain, combined with the continuous fermentation of market sentiment and Meme culture narratives.
MEME: An established Meme asset with a weekly rise of 104%. MEME is the ecosystem token of Memeland. Memeland is a Web3 creative studio founded by the globally popular meme platform 9GAG, inherently possessing Meme genes and a large traditional internet user base.
Emerging Tracks: Highlights of DeSci and GameFi Breakthroughs
In addition to the frenzy of Memes, there are two zones this week that are worth special attention.
BIO (DeSci): Weekly rise of 240%, definitely a dark horse. The DeSci (decentralized science) zone has gradually emerged in recent years in the exploration of the combination of global scientific research and blockchain. The strong pump of BIO not only reflects the market's pursuit of innovative narratives but also highlights the potential of decentralized research in practical implementation.
XTER (GameFi): Rose by 134% this week. The GameFi zone is experiencing a resurgence after a period of silence. With the continuous iteration of user experience and Token economic design in the blockchain gaming sector, funds are once again flowing into some quality projects, and XTER's performance may indicate that the GameFi sector is brewing a new rising cycle.
Traditional Blue Chips: L1 and DeFi Steadily Rising
Compared to the explosion of Meme and emerging narratives, blue-chip assets still maintain a steady upward rhythm.
QTUM (L1): This week saw a rise of 57%. Qtum Blockchain, also known as "量子链" or "Qtum," is dedicated to developing a third blockchain ecosystem beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. As a well-established public chain project, QTUM continues to unleash the potential of traditional public chains through the synergy of a new round of on-chain activity and ecological applications.
AAVE (DeFi): This week, it rose by 17%. Aave is an open-source decentralized lending protocol that provides users with deposit and borrowing services. As a leader in the decentralized lending sector, AAVE has once again gained market recognition due to its continuous protocol upgrades and stable user base.
ETH (L1): Weekly rise of 8.8%, ETH price breaks through $4700, and the mainnet TVL sets a new historical high exceeding $120 billion. As the industry's infrastructure, ETH's position is unshakeable. With the continuous expansion of the Ethereum ecosystem in Layer 2 scaling and DeFi/NFT, ETH's steady rise also provides underlying confidence to the market.
Don't be afraid of the "structured market"; HTX helps capture the new cycle
This week, the performance of Huobi HTX assets exhibited a distinct characteristic of "structured differentiation": on one hand, emerging narratives such as Meme, DeSci, and GameFi attracted a large influx of funds, showing strong explosive power; on the other hand, L1 and DeFi blue-chip assets steadily rose, providing long-term value support for the market. This structured pattern indicates that while investors seize short-term high-volatility opportunities, they should also pay attention to the allocation of stable assets to achieve a balance between risk and return.
Huobi HTX, as a leading global crypto asset trading platform, continuously introduces high-quality assets covering various sectors such as Meme, GameFi, DeFi, and L1, providing users with a rich array of investment choices. At the same time, the platform offers a safe and convenient trading environment for investors through transparent data and professional risk control, helping users seize diversified investment opportunities across different cycles.
Some say that the crypto market is a "wealth amplifier," but the premise is that you must see the right assets in the right place and at the right time. Huobi HTX continuously screens quality projects for users with strict asset selection and a professional risk control system, helping users grasp trends in the crypto market.
About Huobi HTX
Huobi HTX was established in 2013, and after 12 years of development, it has evolved from a cryptocurrency exchange into a comprehensive blockchain business ecosystem covering digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investment, incubation, and other businesses.
As a global leading Web3 portal, Huobi HTX adheres to the development strategy of global expansion, ecological prosperity, wealth effect, and safety compliance, providing comprehensive, safe, and reliable value and services for virtual currency enthusiasts worldwide.
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Huobi HTX New Asset Weekly Review: Meme Laughs Last, Blue Chips Steadily Recover Losses
Meme still takes the lead in traffic: DONKEY and MEME take off together
In the past few market cycles, the Meme zone has always served as a barometer for funding sentiment. As the "light narrative + heavy community" model continues to be accepted by the market, the high volatility and high popularity of the Meme zone may continue to release trading opportunities in the second half of the year.
DONKEY (BSC Meme): The most explosive star this week, with a weekly rise directly reaching 270%, and a cumulative rise of nearly 1990% over 30 days, becoming the most eye-catching dark horse in the market. The logic behind it lies in the high activity of the community on the BSC chain, combined with the continuous fermentation of market sentiment and Meme culture narratives.
MEME: An established Meme asset with a weekly rise of 104%. MEME is the ecosystem token of Memeland. Memeland is a Web3 creative studio founded by the globally popular meme platform 9GAG, inherently possessing Meme genes and a large traditional internet user base.
Emerging Tracks: Highlights of DeSci and GameFi Breakthroughs
In addition to the frenzy of Memes, there are two zones this week that are worth special attention.
BIO (DeSci): Weekly rise of 240%, definitely a dark horse. The DeSci (decentralized science) zone has gradually emerged in recent years in the exploration of the combination of global scientific research and blockchain. The strong pump of BIO not only reflects the market's pursuit of innovative narratives but also highlights the potential of decentralized research in practical implementation.
XTER (GameFi): Rose by 134% this week. The GameFi zone is experiencing a resurgence after a period of silence. With the continuous iteration of user experience and Token economic design in the blockchain gaming sector, funds are once again flowing into some quality projects, and XTER's performance may indicate that the GameFi sector is brewing a new rising cycle.
Traditional Blue Chips: L1 and DeFi Steadily Rising
Compared to the explosion of Meme and emerging narratives, blue-chip assets still maintain a steady upward rhythm.
QTUM (L1): This week saw a rise of 57%. Qtum Blockchain, also known as "量子链" or "Qtum," is dedicated to developing a third blockchain ecosystem beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. As a well-established public chain project, QTUM continues to unleash the potential of traditional public chains through the synergy of a new round of on-chain activity and ecological applications.
AAVE (DeFi): This week, it rose by 17%. Aave is an open-source decentralized lending protocol that provides users with deposit and borrowing services. As a leader in the decentralized lending sector, AAVE has once again gained market recognition due to its continuous protocol upgrades and stable user base.
ETH (L1): Weekly rise of 8.8%, ETH price breaks through $4700, and the mainnet TVL sets a new historical high exceeding $120 billion. As the industry's infrastructure, ETH's position is unshakeable. With the continuous expansion of the Ethereum ecosystem in Layer 2 scaling and DeFi/NFT, ETH's steady rise also provides underlying confidence to the market.
Huobi HTX 7-day quality asset rise——8.18-8.25 2025
Don't be afraid of the "structured market"; HTX helps capture the new cycle
This week, the performance of Huobi HTX assets exhibited a distinct characteristic of "structured differentiation": on one hand, emerging narratives such as Meme, DeSci, and GameFi attracted a large influx of funds, showing strong explosive power; on the other hand, L1 and DeFi blue-chip assets steadily rose, providing long-term value support for the market. This structured pattern indicates that while investors seize short-term high-volatility opportunities, they should also pay attention to the allocation of stable assets to achieve a balance between risk and return.
Huobi HTX, as a leading global crypto asset trading platform, continuously introduces high-quality assets covering various sectors such as Meme, GameFi, DeFi, and L1, providing users with a rich array of investment choices. At the same time, the platform offers a safe and convenient trading environment for investors through transparent data and professional risk control, helping users seize diversified investment opportunities across different cycles.
Some say that the crypto market is a "wealth amplifier," but the premise is that you must see the right assets in the right place and at the right time. Huobi HTX continuously screens quality projects for users with strict asset selection and a professional risk control system, helping users grasp trends in the crypto market.
About Huobi HTX
Huobi HTX was established in 2013, and after 12 years of development, it has evolved from a cryptocurrency exchange into a comprehensive blockchain business ecosystem covering digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investment, incubation, and other businesses.
As a global leading Web3 portal, Huobi HTX adheres to the development strategy of global expansion, ecological prosperity, wealth effect, and safety compliance, providing comprehensive, safe, and reliable value and services for virtual currency enthusiasts worldwide.