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, driving user sentiment to warm up continuously. Data from Huobi HTX shows that multiple tokens achieved significant gains, among which the DONKEY from the BSC Meme sector became the most dazzling star, with a weekly increase of up to 270%, while the cumulative increase over 30 days reached as high as 1990%. The DeSci rising star BIO quickly transformed into a "research top 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 remains the traffic leader: DONKEY and MEME both take off

In the past few rounds of market trends, the Meme sector has always acted as a barometer of capital sentiment. As the "light narrative + heavy community" model continues to be accepted by the market, the high volatility and high 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 directly reaching 270%, and a cumulative increase over 30 days approaching 1990%, becoming the market's most eye-catching dark horse. The underlying logic lies in 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 possessing Meme genes and a large traditional internet user base.

Emerging Tracks: Highlights of DeSci and GameFi Breakthroughs

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

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

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

Traditional Blue Chips: L1 and DeFi Steadily Rise

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

QTUM (L1): 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 ecological application synergy.

AAVE (DeFi): Increased by 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): Weekly increase of 8.8%, with ETH price breaking through $4700, and the mainnet TVL reaching a historical high of over $120 billion. As the industry's infrastructure, ETH's position is unshakeable. With the continuous expansion of the Ethereum ecosystem in Layer 2 scaling and DeFi/NFT, ETH's steady rise also provides underlying confidence for the market.

Huobi HTX 7-day quality asset increase ------ 8.18-8.25 2025

" Don't be afraid of the 'structured market,' Huobi HTX helps capture the new cycle

This week, the asset performance of Huobi HTX exhibited a distinct "structured differentiation" characteristic: on one hand, emerging narratives such as 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 structured 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 continuously introduces quality assets covering various tracks 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 in different cycles.

Some say that 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 of the cryptocurrency market.

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