DeFi TVL climbed to $169 billion on April 25, 2025, up 0.6%, as markets reacted to Trump’s tariff talks with China and South Korea, per Yahoo Finance. Investors turned to decentralized protocols like Aave, seeking stability amid tariff uncertainties, though fears of a recession linger. This growth reflects cautious optimism, but global economic pressures could challenge its momentum.
Web sentiment on X is mixed, with some users optimistic about DeFi’s resilience, while others worry about broader market impacts from tariffs. Analysts question whether DeFi can sustain this rise if trade tensions escalate, highlighting the sector’s vulnerability to macroeconomic shifts.