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DeFi Markets Roar Back with $10B DEX Volume and $83B TVL Surge

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published August 20, 2026

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Decentralized finance (DeFi) markets are experiencing a resurgence as total value locked (TVL) jumped 9.15% in 24 hours, reaching $83.216 billion on August 20. The DeFi sector's growth is also reflected in decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, which surpassed the $10 billion barrier for the first time since June 5.

Hyperliquid, a popular DEX platform, captured approximately 45% of perp DEX volume with $15.205 billion in 24 hours. This represents a significant portion of the sector's overall growth, highlighting the increasing importance of perpetual futures trading in DeFi markets.

The stablecoin market, which stood at $301.502 billion, remains lower than its 2026 highs but is expected to play a crucial role in supporting the DeFi ecosystem's continued growth.

DeFi Markets Roar Back with $10B DEX Volume and $83B TVL Surge

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