Ethereum’s DeFi Comeback: Bots Drive $480B Stablecoin Volume

Ethereum is experiencing a resurgence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space in 2025, fueled by automated bots and surging stablecoin activity. CEX.io reports that these bots facilitated a record $480 billion in stablecoin transfers on the Ethereum network in May alone, marking a significant milestone for the blockchain. The surge can be attributed to lower transaction fees in Q1 2025, which reversed years of liquidity and user migration to rival blockchains and layer-2 networks.