Binance: Crypto market shows modest growth in the first half of 2025, with total market value up 1.99% year-to-date

PANews reported on July 17 that the Binance Research Institute's crypto industry research report for the first half of 2025 shows that the crypto market experienced moderate growth, with a total market value increase of 1.99% from the beginning of the year. In the first quarter, the market declined by 18.61%, while the second quarter rebounded by 25.32%. Bitcoin demonstrated its maturity as a key macro asset and institutional investment target, with its market value remaining stable above $20 trillion and market share reaching a four-year high of 65.1%. Despite macro market fluctuations, BTC remains one of the best-performing global assets, with strong returns year-to-date. The DeFi sector maintained a total locked value of around $151.5 billion, with monthly active users growing 240% year-on-year. DEX spot trading volume reached a new high of 29%, indicating strong user growth and structural market share changes. The stablecoin sector showed significant growth, with a total market value exceeding $250 billion, setting a new historical record. USDT maintained its dominant position, while USDC's supply nearly doubled, increasing its market share to over 25%.