AERO soars 25% amid Coinbase DEX integration and $1 breakout

AERO, the native token of DeFi protocol Aerodrome Finance, has surged more than 25% in the past 24 hours, breaking above the $1 level for the first time. The rally was marked by a 400% spike in 24-hour trading volume, reaching $166 billion, indicating a sharp rise in investor interest and speculative activity [1]. As of August 8, 2025, AERO traded at $1.02, with a market capitalization approaching $900 million [2]. The token has outperformed other assets in the Base ecosystem, including Virtuals Protocol [1].

The price surge coincided with Coinbase’s announcement of in-app decentralized exchange (DEX) trading integration with Base. This feature allows Coinbase’s 100+ million users to trade millions of assets directly on the platform via Base [1]. Aerodrome Finance, as the leading DEX on Base, is now positioned to provide trading infrastructure to a vast new user base [1]. The integration also includes assets from other major Base projects, such as Reserve Protocol’s decentralized token folios and SoSo Value indices [1].

Technical indicators suggest AERO is within a rising channel, with key resistance levels now in view [3]. The token has maintained a position above $1 at the time of reporting, hinting at a potential consolidation phase after the sharp upward movement [3]. Over the past week, AERO extended its gains by 38%, following the DEX launch for select U.S. users [1]. The token previously reached a high of $2.33 in December 2024 [1].

Notably, AERO’s performance has been independent of broader crypto market trends, outpacing the 1.7% average gain for major digital assets and the 4.5% rise for Base ecosystem tokens [1]. The market cap of Base tokens has increased to $65 billion, with AERO accounting for approximately $890 million of that [1]. The token’s 29% one-day gain ranks among the highest in the crypto space, despite ongoing regulatory uncertainties and macroeconomic challenges [3].

Investor sentiment toward AERO remains cautiously optimistic, with on-chain data showing increased wallet activity and reduced short-term selling pressure [3]. However, analysts caution that without a fundamental increase in the protocol’s usage or governance activity, the price gains could remain speculative [3]. The 25% surge over the past week represents a significant short-term move for AERO, serving as a test of its ability to sustain higher valuation levels. If the token can maintain its position above $1 with consistent volume, it may signal a broader shift toward DeFi-focused assets. Conversely, a pullback could lead to a retesting of key support levels [3].

Source: [1] AERO price breaks above $1 amid 25% surge

(https://crypto.news/aero-price-breaks-above-1-amid-25-surge/)

[2] AERO Explodes 29% in One Day, Altcoins Show Strong

(https://crypto-economy.com/aero-explodes-29-in-one-day-altcoins-show-strong-gains/)

[3] Crypto Market Gainers: PENDLE, MNT, AERO flip bullish

(https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1022846-20250808)