Aptos Ecosystem Sees $30 Million BTC Inflow, $1.6 Billion Stablecoin Volume Surge

The Aptos ecosystem has experienced a remarkable surge in growth, solidifying its position as a key player in the Web3 landscape. Within a week of OKX launching xBTC, over $30 million in BTC was bridged to Aptos, marking a significant influx of capital. This development was accompanied by a substantial increase in stablecoin trading volume, which reached $1.6 billion, with USDT, USDC, and USDe leading the way. The ecosystem's transaction growth placed it among the top two globally, underscoring its rapid expansion and adoption.

In addition to the influx of BTC and stablecoin volume, the Aptos blockchain saw a $5 million week-on-week rise in Real World Assets (RWA) volume, reaching a total of $345 million. This growth highlights the ecosystem's increasing integration with real-world financial instruments, further enhancing its utility and appeal. The surge in RWA volume is a testament to the ecosystem's ability to attract and manage diverse financial assets, positioning it as a versatile platform for both traditional and decentralized finance.

The Aptos ecosystem has also witnessed a significant rise in core DeFi metrics. The launch of xBTC by OKX facilitated the movement of over $30 million in BTC to Aptos within just one week. Stablecoin usage climbed sharply, with volume reaching $1.6 billion, and USDT hit an all-time high in usage. Echo Protocol, a key player in the Aptos DeFi landscape, achieved a new all-time high with $275 million in total value locked (TVL). Thala Labs contributed over $850 million in monthly volume, reinforcing its leadership in the DeFi space. Revive Finance processed over 10,000 transactions during its testnet campaign, demonstrating the ecosystem's growing transactional activity. AriesMarkets launched an isolated MKLP pool and added support for aBTC, further expanding the stablecoin infrastructure for Aptos. Native USDC integration on Bybit also bolstered the stablecoin ecosystem, providing users with more options for stablecoin transactions.

Ecosystem activity has intensified with major partnerships and reward campaigns. Echo Protocol collaborated with OKX Wallet’s Cryptopedia and Earn programs to unlock over $1 million in incentives through quests and farming. A separate campaign with Wallet launched $3.4 million in rewards for users interacting with xBTC via Echo, Hyperion, and AriesMarkets. FlipVault extended its mainnet rewards campaign by two weeks, while Pact Consortium and Hyperion announced updates to their ambassador programs. Kana Labs introduced “Kana Learn,” a new guide for Aptos traders, and AmnisFinance integrated the Nodit validator, deepening infrastructure support. Echo Protocol emerged as a major DeFi contributor, attracting liquidity and user activity. AriesMarkets continued expanding its DeFi suite by introducing support for aBTC, aligning with growing multi-asset use cases.

The Aptos Collective welcomed 39 new ambassadors globally, signaling a surge in community engagement. DoraHacks joined the Aptos Vietnam Hackathon 2025 as a strategic partner, and Aptos India and HashedEM launched a four-week accelerator program offering up to $250,000 in funding. Mirage Protocol and Hyperion announced strategic funding rounds, and applications opened for the Hyperion ambassador program, boosting participation in the Aptos ecosystem. These moves reflect coordinated efforts to grow the ecosystem’s developer and creator base. The Aptos ecosystem is no longer a rising contender; it is becoming a dominant force. From DeFi breakthroughs to major NFT launches, the chain is growing at every layer. New capital, global talent, and institutional partnerships now shape Aptos’ future. Consistent growth in transaction volume, rising Total Value Locked (TVLs), and continued innovation point toward a maturing ecosystem momentum, combined with real-world utility, positions Aptos to lead the next phase of Web3 evolution.