VIP Weekly Industry Report

Last week, M surged 181.78%, driven largely by the exclusive holder perks tied to its "HALLO MEME" offline event and its strong social media presence, which fueled intense FOMO. PUMP gained 46.62%, supported by the Project Ascend upgrade that introduced a dynamic fee model and an ongoing buyback mechanism. The Solana ecosystem is showing strong signs of recovery, with institutional capital continuing to flow in. Meanwhile, the stablecoin sector is entering a phase of "on-chain infrastructure competition". The launch of the Tempo chain by payments giant Stripe in partnership with Paradigm has further intensified the rivalry among stablecoin-focused blockchains.

Last week, Pyth Network (PYTH) surged 48.58% on news of its cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce. Story Protocol (IP) jumped 33.63% following a large-scale token buyback and new exchange listings. On Ethereum, on-chain data showed significant strength, with net inflows reaching $1.6 billion—far ahead of other public chains. Monthly on-chain transfer volume exceeded $320 billion, while DEX trading volume hit a record high. In addition, the narrative of bringing macroeconomic data on-chain gained traction last week, sparking imagination around oracles and DeFi.

Last week, lending protocol Morpho surpassed $10 billion in TVL thanks to its unique design, with its token price gaining over 26%. Market leader Aave also maintained strong momentum, rising 16.72%. Ethereum continued to attract the highest net inflows and hit a new all-time high, fueled by dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve and other macro tailwinds. Bio Protocol (BIO) surged nearly 200% in a single week, reigniting market interest in the DeSci sector.

Last week, Chainlink (LINK) gained 11.37%, fueled by its partnership with ICE, a new TVS all-time high, and notable whale buying, reinforcing its leadership in the oracle sector. Sei Network kept up strong momentum with rapid stablecoin growth and strategic institutional moves, remaining the most active EVM chain. Meanwhile, Aave's borrowing volume topped $25 billion, with deposits now ranking among the top 40 U.S. banks.

Last week, Lido DAO (LDO) surged over 62% in 7 days, fueled by Ethereum's strong price rally and institutional custody support. Aerodrome Finance (AERO) gained nearly 49%, boosted by liquidity expansion on the Base network. Base led inflows with a net $80.3 million, reversing its previous streak of outflows. Driven by SocialFi and the creator economy, its TVL has surpassed $4.6 billion, establishing a multi-layered closed loop of trading, content, and social interaction.

Last week, MemeCore (M) and Conflux (CFX), which is set for a v3.0 upgrade, showed strong performance with gains of 39.37% and 13.95% respectively. Arbitrum saw a net inflow of $68.1 million, driven by its cooperation with PayPal and its push into the RWA field. Meanwhile, Avalanche recorded a significant TVL increase and a net inflow of $30.1 million, fueled by Visa support and growing institutional involvement in the RWA field.

Last week, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) surged nearly 40%, driven by the expanding influence of its IP and strong social media marketing. Ethena (ENA) also posted a gain of over 31%, fueled by the launch of its USDtb stablecoin and aggressive whale accumulation. WorldChain recorded a net inflow of $116 million for the week, with its TVL soaring 32.64% and daily active addresses doubling. Meanwhile, the Sui ecosystem staged a strong rebound, with TVL doubling to $4.4 billion and daily active addresses jumping to 2.6 million.

Last week, the U.S. Congress passed several pieces of cryptocurrency legislation. Conflux (CFX) surged by 111.98%, driven by the release of its 3.0 version and the "Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)" settlement pilot program. Tezos (XTZ) also saw a significant gain of 66.46% amid rising ecosystem activity. Ethereum's institutional adoption is accelerating, fueled by capital inflows, progress on ETF approvals, and growing staking volumes. Meanwhile, Aave's TVL exceeded $33.5 billion, reaching an all-time high.

Last week, MemeCore (M) surged over 550%, driven by multiple exchange listings and strategic partnerships, while Stellar (XLM) also posted gains exceeding 100%, supported by protocol upgrades and increased ecosystem activity. Sei Network’s native USDC launch helped its token price jump nearly 35% for the week. Meanwhile, Letsbonk.Fun overtook Pump.fun thanks to lower participation thresholds; despite a decline in traffic, Pump.fun still successfully raised $500 million through its PUMP token presale.

Last week, BONK surged over 52%, fueled by optimism around its ETF application. Its launchpad, Letsbonk, surpassed Pump.fun in token issuance, and the number of holders exceeded one million. FLOKI gained more than 12% following the launch of its flagship game, VALHALLA, on the opBNB mainnet. Starknet saw renewed momentum thanks to ecosystem expansion and resonance with the BTCFi narrative. Meanwhile, xStocks sparked strong demand for on-chain equities, driving on-chain financial innovation and deeper integration with traditional assets.

Last week, BTC consolidated at high levels, with its next move yet to be confirmed, while ETH remained range-bound, gearing up for a potential breakout. The altcoin sector showed strong performance—PENGU surged over 62% in a week, fueled by ETF application news and whale orders. ARB surged over 35%, fueled by momentum from trending ecosystem projects. Solana is seeing renewed capital inflows, while the Sei network is gaining serious momentum, fueled by ETF hype, stablecoin utility, and growing institutional presence.

This week both BTC and ETH remain in weak, sideways patterns—on-chain capital flows and the performance of structurally promising assets reveal encouraging signs and potential turning points within the market. Emerging L2 ecosystems like the Base chain attracted substantial net inflows, while tokens with clear narratives and improving fundamentals such as Hyperliquid and Kaia rallied against the trend, indicating that capital is seeking reliable themes amid macro headwinds.