On August 15, 2025, Plasma launched the test version of its mainnet on the Aave platform, achieving a qualitative leap in the liquidity market by recording a total value locked (TVL) exceeding $1 billion in USDT from the first moments of the launch.
This strategic project reflects the increasing integration between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional financial systems, contributing to enhancing market efficiency and providing advanced institutional solutions for liquidity management. The market reacted positively to the event, with the price of the AAVE token rising by 4.17%.
Reactions and analyses
Data confirms that Plasma has managed to create the second-largest liquidity market for USDT on Aave, reinforcing its position in the DeFi sector and attracting the interest of institutional investors. This coincides with the launch of a mutual investment fund that increased liquidity flow on the platform.
Analysts see this collaboration as opening the door to broader partnerships linking traditional finance with decentralized finance, accelerating the transition towards a more mature and sustainable financial environment.
Market data
According to CoinMarketCap, the price of Tether (USDT) stabilized at $1.00, with a market value of approximately $165.97 billion, and a market dominance estimated at 4.20%, while the trading volume over 24 hours was approximately $139.27 billion.
Future expectations
Experts from Coincu expect that this development will drive further innovations in decentralized markets and enhance liquidity solutions that support the long-term growth of the DeFi sector.