This article is a submission from Huobi HTX and does not represent the views of ChainCatcher, nor does it constitute any investment advice.

In the past week (August 18 - August 25), the cryptocurrency market continued its structural trend, with some emerging sectors experiencing a significant surge, leading to a sustained improvement in user sentiment. Data from Huobi HTX shows that multiple tokens achieved remarkable gains, with the BSC Meme sector's DONKEY becoming the most dazzling star, soaring by 270% during the week, while the cumulative increase over 30 days reached an astonishing 1990%. Additionally, the DeSci rising star BIO quickly transformed into a "top research flow," while blue-chip assets ETH and AAVE quietly rose, making the entire market a dual-stage of "short-term frenzy + long-term stability."

Meme continues to be the traffic driver: DONKEY and MEME both take off

In the past few rounds of market activity, the Meme sector has consistently acted as a barometer of capital sentiment. As the "light narrative + heavy community" model continues to gain acceptance in the market, the high volatility and popularity of the Meme sector may continue to release trading opportunities in the second half of the year.

DONKEY (BSC Meme): The most explosive protagonist this week, with a weekly increase of 270% and a cumulative increase of nearly 1990% over 30 days, becoming the market's most eye-catching dark horse. The underlying logic is the high activity of the community on the BSC chain, combined with the continuous fermentation of market sentiment and Meme culture narratives.

MEME: An established Meme asset, with a weekly increase of 104%. MEME is the ecosystem token of Memeland. Memeland is a Web3 creative studio established by the globally popular meme platform 9GAG, inherently carrying Meme genes and boasting a large traditional internet user base.

Emerging tracks: Highlights of DeSci and GameFi break through

In addition to the Meme frenzy, there are two sectors worth special attention this week.

BIO (DeSci): A weekly increase of 240%, a definite dark horse. The DeSci (Decentralized Science) sector has gradually emerged in recent years through the exploration of the combination of global scientific research and blockchain, and BIO's strong rise reflects not only the market's pursuit of innovative narratives but also highlights the potential of decentralized research in practical implementation.

XTER (GameFi): An increase of 134% during the week. The GameFi sector has warmed up again after a period of silence. With continuous iterations in user experience and token economic design in the blockchain gaming sector, funds have once again flowed into some quality projects, and XTER's performance may indicate that the GameFi sector is brewing a new upward cycle.

Traditional blue chips: L1 and DeFi steadily rise

Compared to the explosive growth of Meme and emerging narratives, blue-chip assets continue to maintain a steady upward rhythm.

QTUM (L1): A weekly increase of 57%. Qtum Blockchain (referred to as "Quantum Chain" or "Qtum") is committed to developing a third blockchain ecosystem beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. As an established public chain project, QTUM continues to release the potential of traditional public chains through the new round of on-chain activity and the cumulative effect of ecological applications.

AAVE (DeFi): An increase of 17% this week. Aave is an open-source decentralized lending protocol that provides users with deposit and lending services. As a leader in the decentralized lending field, AAVE has once again gained market recognition due to its continuous protocol upgrades and stable user base.

ETH (L1): A weekly increase of 8.8%, with ETH prices breaking through $4700, and the mainnet TVL reaching a historic high of over $120 billion. As an industry infrastructure, ETH's position is unshakeable. With the continuous expansion of the Ethereum ecosystem in Layer2 scaling and DeFi/NFT, ETH's steady rise also provides underlying confidence for the market.

Huobi HTX 7-day quality asset increase — August 18-25, 2025

"Structural market" is nothing to fear, Huobi HTX helps capture the new cycle

This week, the performance of Huobi HTX assets showed a distinct characteristic of "structural differentiation": on one hand, emerging narratives like Meme, DeSci, and GameFi attracted a large amount of capital and exhibited strong explosive power; on the other hand, L1 and DeFi blue-chip assets steadily rose, providing long-term value support for the market. This structural pattern means that while investors capture short-term high-volatility opportunities, they also need to pay attention to the allocation of stable assets to achieve a balance between risk and return.

As a leading global cryptocurrency trading platform, Huobi HTX continues to introduce quality assets, covering various sectors such as Meme, GameFi, DeFi, and L1, providing users with a rich array of investment choices. At the same time, the platform offers a safe and convenient trading environment through transparent data and professional risk control, helping users seize diversified investment opportunities across different cycles.

Some say the cryptocurrency market is a "wealth amplifier," but the premise is that you must see the right assets in the right place and at the right time. With strict asset screening and a professional risk control system, Huobi HTX continuously selects quality projects for users, helping them grasp the trends in the cryptocurrency market.

About Huobi HTX

Founded in 2013, Huobi HTX has developed over 12 years from a cryptocurrency exchange into a comprehensive blockchain business ecosystem, covering digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investment, incubation, and other businesses.

As a leading global Web3 portal, Huobi HTX adheres to a development strategy of global expansion, ecological prosperity, wealth effect, and safety compliance, providing comprehensive, safe, and reliable value and services for virtual currency enthusiasts worldwide.

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