AAVE Breaks Resistance as DeFi Market Hits Record $219B Size

Aave (AAVE), the native token of a major DeFi lending protocol, has shown a strong rebound, breaking through key resistance levels.

  • AAVE gained 2% in the past 24 hours and is up 6% for the week.
  • Support is established at $284-$285, currently consolidating around $290.

The broader crypto market also rallied:

  • Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed $122,000, nearing its August high.
  • DeFi market assets reached a record $219 billion, according to DeFiLlama data.

DeFi total value locked as of October 3 (DeFiLlama)

Aave deposits increased to a record $74 billion, maintaining its leading position among DeFi protocols. This growth was fueled by a new partnership with stablecoin-focused chain Plasma, leading to the Plasma lending market on Aave exceeding $6 billion within a week.

Technical Analysis Indicates Continued Momentum
  • Price increased by 2.33% over the last 24-hour session.
  • Trading range: $279.16 - $294.33.
  • Volume surged to 143,188 units, surpassing the average of 37,000.
  • Support level: $284-$285.
  • Resistance zone: $290-$294.
  • Intraday high: $290.37 before reversing.
  • Current consolidation pattern observed.