PANews, July 17 - The Binance Research Institute's report on the crypto industry for the first half of 2025 shows that the crypto market is experiencing moderate growth in the first half of 2025, with a total market capitalization increase of 1.99% since the beginning of the year. In the first quarter, the market fell by 18.61%, while in the second quarter, it rebounded by 25.32%. Bitcoin's performance highlights its maturity as a key macro asset and institutional investment target, with its market capitalization stabilizing above $2 trillion and its market share reaching a peak of 65.1%, the highest level in over four years. Despite macro market fluctuations, BTC remains one of the best-performing assets globally, with strong returns since the beginning of the year. The total value locked in the DeFi sector remains stable at around $151.5 billion, with monthly active users increasing by 240% year-on-year, and DEX spot trading volume accounting for a record 29%, indicating robust user growth and a structural shift in market share. The stablecoin sector has seen significant growth, with a total market capitalization exceeding $250 billion, reaching an all-time high. USDT maintains its dominance, while USDC's supply has nearly doubled, increasing its market share to over 25%.
