Crypto Activity Rebounded in July, but Fresh Liquidity Remained Scarce
TL;DR
- Crypto activity recovered in July, with DeFi lending, DEX volumes, and perpetual futures showing renewed market participation.
- DeFi loans increased 7.2% to $22.2B, while total value locked across decentralized finance surpassed $74.9B during the month.
- Liquidity remained limited, as stablecoin supply declined 0.6% and institutional inflows continued showing cautious behavior.
Crypto activity recovered in July as traders returned to decentralized finance, derivatives markets, and on-chain transactions, but the sector continued operating with limited fresh liquidity entering the market. DeFi lending, decentralized exchanges, and perpetual futures recorded stronger participation, showing renewed demand across several areas of the crypto ecosystem.
Despite the improvement in activity, capital inflows remained restrained. Stablecoin supply declined during the month, while ETF demand and treasury accumulation slowed compared with previous periods. The market showed signs of internal strength rather than a broad expansion driven by new external capital.
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