Aave's TVL Hits Record High as Price Surges 25% Amid Mixed Market Signals

Aave's Total Value Locked (TVL) has reached $18.05 billion, sparking a nearly 25% surge in AAVE price over 24 hours.

The uptick in deposits and derivatives positioning across the board suggests that more capital is entering the protocol during AAVE's rally.

However, several days of growth have not yet established whether these deposits represent lasting demand or just a temporary increase in activity.

The net user incentives on Aave also climbed to their highest level since December 2025, reaching approximately $50,270 in August.

While top traders remain long-heavy, with buying dominance growing across the market, the broader positioning and short-term spot activity highlight some resistance and potential selling pressure.