Ethereum Records New Activity Highs in 2025, Signaling DeFi and Institutional Growth

Ethereum has just achieved record-breaking activity levels in August 2025, surpassing $320 billion in transaction volume and reaching 46.9 million transactions. This surge indicates strong growth within decentralized finance (DeFi) and increasing adoption by institutions. The rise of Ethereum’s on-chain activity is attributed to the continued expansion of DeFi applications and growing interest from institutional investors.