According to the data from HTX for the period from September 1 to 7, 2025, new trends have been identified in the cryptocurrency market, with notable successes in the DeFi, AI, and Layer-1 sectors.
Evolution of Layer-1 Blockchains
HTX data shows that public Layer-1 blockchains have demonstrated stable performance, attributed to growing demand for core blockchain infrastructure and assessments of growth potential linked to new applications and user activity.
- MEME (L1): recorded a 178% increase, marking the highest performance among tracked assets. - SOON: up 41% this week, confirming heightened investor interest in new L1 narratives.
Reinstatement of Confidence in DeFi
Institutional capital continues to flow into the DeFi sector, bringing durable momentum. Rising demand among retail participants indicates a renewed confidence that could signal the start of a new wave of competition.
Progress in the AI Sector
The integration of artificial intelligence and blockchains is attracting investor attention, as they continue to favor projects with practical use cases and strong ecosystem development potential.
Trends in the cryptocurrency market for the first week of September 2025 indicate significant developments in the DeFi, AI, and Layer-1 sectors, which may signal new opportunities in this technological space.
