Curve Finance Secures 44% of Ethereum DEX Fees Amid Increased Activity

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

AAVE-9.072%

ETH-6.772%

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Dec 23 2025

Curve Finance's Fee Growth: Curve Finance has captured approximately 44% of Ethereum's decentralized exchange fees over the past 30 days, a significant increase from about 1.6% a year ago, driven by crvUSD trading and deep Bitcoin liquidity pools.
Competitive DeFi Landscape: Curve has emerged as a leading player among Ethereum DEXs, ranking just behind Uniswap in fees, with a focus on stablecoins and Bitcoin liquidity, reflecting a shift in user behavior towards more stable and transparent trading protocols.
DAO Governance and Development: The Curve DAO is actively involved in governance decisions, recently rejecting a proposal to allocate CRV tokens to its development team, while also considering new proposals to enhance liquidity and expand its ecosystem.
User Behavior Shift: There is a noticeable change in user preferences, with traders increasingly favoring protocols that offer steady revenue and transparent mechanics over speculative trading, as supported by the latest data trends.

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Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

Curve Finance Secures 44% of Ethereum DEX Fees Amid Increased Activity

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