Ethereum’s Q3 2025 saw a pivotal shift towards institutionalization in cryptocurrency, positioning Ethereum as a key infrastructure for token finance. Regulatory clarity, technological upgrades, and institutional accumulation drove a 38% increase in Total Locked Value (TVL) to $240 billion, with $4 billion entering Ethereum spot ETF. The SEC’s approval of Ethereum as a utility token attracted $33 billion in institutional entries, while upgrades like Dencun and Pecctra Hard Fift reduced gas costs by 90%.
The DEFI ecosystem on Ethereum surged with TVL hitting $123.6 billion, driven by stablecoins and protocols like Aave V2 and Ethena’s yield Usde offering up to 25% yields. Ethereum’s dominance in DEFI protocols and tokenization of real-world assets solidified its role as a backbone of decentralized finance, with a 60% share in DEFI. Institutional adoption of Ethereum for infrastructure assets and token finance further highlighted its importance in the financial system.
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