Gate Research: Ethereum DEX Trading Volume Hits Record in August | Bonk.fun Becomes USD1 Official Launchpad

Crypto Market Overview

• BTC (-0.83% | Current Price: 108,196 USDT): BTC recently faced resistance at the 113,469 USD high and pulled back sharply, briefly dropping below 108,000 USD with a low of 107,350 USD. Technically, key levels to watch are support at 107,000 USD and resistance at 109,000 USD; if trading volume fails to hold, BTC may face further downside risk. On August 29, BTC ETFs saw a net outflow of 126 million USD, with BlackRock’s IBIT inflow at 24.6 million USD and Fidelity’s FBTC outflow at 66.2 million USD.
• ETH (-0.78% | Current Price: 4,419 USDT): ETH price encountered resistance at 4,646 USD and retreated to a low of 4,257 USD before finding support and rebounding. In the short term, key levels are support at 4,360 USD and resistance at 4,500 USD, with the consolidation pattern still intact. On August 29, ETH ETFs recorded a net outflow of 164 million USD, with Fidelity’s FETH seeing an inflow of 51 million USD.
• Altcoins: Most major altcoins experienced slight declines, with overall market sentiment remaining neutral. The Fear & Greed Index today stands at 46, within the “fear” zone, indicating a relative cooling compared to previous levels.
• Macro: On August 29, the S&P 500 fell 0.64% to 6,460.26 points; the Dow Jones declined 0.20% to 45,544.88 points; and the Nasdaq dropped 1.15% to 21,455.55 points. As of September 1, 2:00 AM (UTC), spot gold is priced at 3,456 USD per ounce, up 0.23% in the past 24 hours.

Trending Tokens

BRIC – Redbrick (+77.24%, Market Cap: 4.31M USD)

According to Gate data, BRIC is currently priced at 0.017 USD, up 77.24% in 24 hours. Redbrick is an AI-driven Web3 content and game creation platform that leverages blockchain and AI to lower development barriers, enabling users to quickly create, publish, and monetize games and apps.

The recent surge in BRIC price is mainly due to the token being listed on a new exchange and the launch of an airdrop campaign. Additionally, the platform’s AI engine is set for an upgrade, further enhancing Redbrick’s prospects in the AI + Web3 gaming sector, driving significant investor interest.

MDT – Measurable Data Token (+11.93%, Market Cap: 16.78M USD)

According to Gate data, MDT is currently priced at 0.028 USD, rising 11.93% over the past 24 hours. MDT is a blockchain-based utility token supporting a decentralized data exchange ecosystem, enabling secure and anonymous data sharing and monetization between users, data providers, and buyers.

The price boost is primarily driven by its latest partnership with MaidenCentury. The IDEA platform can now directly access detailed transaction receipt data supported by MDT users, particularly in emerging markets. Preliminary data shows this fills gaps in spending data for platforms like Uber, Grab, and Zomato outside the U.S. and EU, and provides insights for multinational companies like McDonald’s tracking international revenue. The real-world application strengthens MDT’s value proposition and is a key driver for the price increase.

MITO – Mitosis (+9.39%, Market Cap: 45.81M USD)

According to Gate data, MITO is currently trading at 0.244 USD, up 9.39% in the past 24 hours. Mitosis is a liquidity protocol designed for the modular era, aiming to redefine cross-chain liquidity by enhancing LP attractiveness and yields, supporting the growth of the modular ecosystem. MITO, the native governance token, is used for liquidity aggregation, voting on fund allocation, and staking rewards.

The recent uptick is driven by the mainnet and dApp launch, combined with increased liquidity from new exchange listings. The protocol’s practical implementation and exchange expansion have jointly boosted market attention and buying momentum, pushing the token price higher.

Alpha Insights

Ethereum On-Chain DEX Volume Surpasses $140.1B in August, Setting New Monthly Record

According to DefiLlama, in August 2025, Ethereum’s on-chain decentralized exchanges (DEXs) recorded a monthly trading volume exceeding $140.1 billion, breaking all previous records. Active addresses also reached 16.77 million, marking a new monthly high. Ethereum’s current TVL stands at $92.58 billion, still about 17% below the $108.8 billion peak at the end of the 2021 bull market.

Ethereum’s dual record for DEX trading volume and active addresses in August indicates a rapid recovery in ecosystem activity and capital liquidity. Although TVL has not fully returned to bull-market highs, record trading volumes show improved capital efficiency, with users favoring high-frequency trading and liquidity utilization rather than mere staking. This structure, where “trading activity > TVL recovery,” highlights Ethereum’s central role in the DeFi market and suggests that on-chain financial activity could see further expansion as L2 networks and emerging protocols accelerate.

Bonk.fun Partners with WLFI to Become Official USD1 Launchpad on Solana

Solana ecosystem launchpad Bonk.fun announced on X that it has partnered with WLFI, a crypto project associated with the Trump family, to become the official Launchpad for the USD1 stablecoin on Solana. Details on the listing schedule and strategic implications will be announced later.

This collaboration introduces USD1 into Solana’s ecosystem for issuance and promotion, further strengthening Solana’s stablecoin and application-layer infrastructure. Leveraging Bonk.fun’s traffic and ecosystem resources could accelerate USD1 adoption, expand its use cases, and enhance liquidity on Solana. Strategically, such partnerships not only bolster Solana’s financial infrastructure but may also drive secondary growth in ecosystem applications. However, USD1’s compliance, market acceptance, and circulation scale will require ongoing observation.

Japan Post Bank Plans to Launch Digital Currency in 2026, Supporting Blockchain-Based Financial Products

Japan Post Bank intends to launch its own digital currency in 2026 and explore enabling users to transact blockchain-derived financial products, including security tokens and NFTs. As one of Japan’s largest financial institutions, this initiative could become a key milestone in integrating blockchain with traditional finance.

The plan signals a gradual alignment of Japan’s financial system with digital assets and blockchain finance. Unlike private stablecoins or Web3 projects, bank-led digital currencies offer higher compliance and credibility, potentially providing more robust settlement and trading channels for security tokens, NFTs, and other emerging assets. If successfully implemented, it could significantly advance the regulated and scaled development of Japan’s digital asset market, while accelerating the digitization of financial products. At the same time, attention will be needed on its positioning relative to the central bank digital currency (CBDC) and how to balance innovation with regulatory compliance.


References

• Gate, https://www.gate.com/trade/BTC_USDT
• Farside Investors, https://farside.co.uk/btc/
• Gate, https://www.gate.com/trade/ETH_USDT
• Farside Investors, https://farside.co.uk/eth/
• Gate, https://www.gate.com/crypto-market-data
• Investing, https://investing.com/indices/usa-indices
• Investing, https://investing.com/currencies/xau-usd
• CoinGecko, https://www.coingecko.com/categories
• DefiLlama, https://defillama.com/chain/ethereum?activeAddresses=false&tvl=false&groupBy=monthly&dexsVolume=true
• X, https://x.com/bonk_fun/status/1962350097330503828
• X, https://x.com/zoomerfied/status/1962176764383297741

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