DeFi Perpetuals Reach Milestone of $1 Trillion in Monthly Volume

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: Oct 24 2025

DEFI-3.3100002%

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Milestone in DeFi Trading: Decentralized perpetual exchanges (Perp DEXs) achieved over $1 trillion in monthly trading volume for the first time in September 2025, with Aster, Hyperliquid, and Lighter leading the charge.
Growth in Total Value Locked: The increase in trading volume coincides with a rise in DeFi total value locked (TVL), indicating heightened demand for collateral and a focus on enhancing protocol features for security and sustainability.
Historical Context: This surge in decentralized trading volume marks a significant shift from centralized to on-chain trading, surpassing previous DEX booms and reflecting ongoing advancements in the DeFi sector.
Future Outlook: Experts predict sustained growth in the DeFi market, emphasizing the importance of strategic development amidst potential regulatory changes and market re-alignments.

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Technical Analysis for DEFI

Technical Sentiment Analysis for DeFi (DEFI). As of , DeFi (DEFI) is exhibiting a Buy technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 9 technical signals, shows that 6 indicators are flashing buy, while 3 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for DEFI stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, DEFI is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

DeFi (DEFI) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	0.000118	0.000146	0.000172	0.000201	0.000227	0.000255	0.000282
Fibonacci	0.000146	0.000167	0.00018	0.000201	0.000222	0.000235	0.000255

About DEFI

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About the author

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.

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