DeFi Lending Rebounds 30% to $26.1B Led by Aave

Total active loans in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols surged by 30% to $26.1 billion in August, a significant rebound after several months of contraction.

Aave leads the market with $12.5 billion in outstanding loans, representing 48% of the total.

This growth, coupled with Aave's deposits exceeding $30 billion, indicates a strong return of borrower demand and increased revenue for protocols like Aave.

The price of Aave's coin jumped from $87.54 to $145.09 in under five days, breaking through the $130 resistance zone active since February 2026.