Ethereum’s DEXs Take the Lead Again, Overtaking Solana

in #ethereum26 days ago (edited)

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Ethereum's decentralized exchanges reclaimed the top spot in March 2025, surpassing Solana in trading volume for the first time this year. Ethereum DEXs recorded over $64 billion in trades, while Solana followed with $52 billion, marking a shift from the previous memecoin-driven boom on Solana.

DefiLlama data shows that Ethereum benefited from institutional adoption, deep liquidity, and improved Layer-2 scaling. Stablecoin inflows also hit $130 billion, reinforcing Ethereum’s dominance. Meanwhile, Solana’s rapid rise, fueled by low fees and speculative trading, faced headwinds as traders migrated back to Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem.