Aave Surges to $30B in Deposits as AlphaPepe Gains Momentum

Aave has reached $30.16 billion in deposits, solidifying its position as one of DeFi's strongest names. The protocol's growth is driven by demand for decentralized lending, with active loans across major DeFi lending protocols reaching approximately $26.1 billion.

Aave V4 is also contributing to the momentum, with deposits growing 30% in one week and reaching roughly $806 million. This growth demonstrates that users are moving capital into newer lending markets and testing updated risk parameters.

While AAVE is trading near the low-$120s after recently pushing toward $145, analysts believe it can reach $200 if deposits continue expanding, V4 attracts more users, active borrowing rises, and the token clears resistance near $135 to $145.