According to data from CryptoRank.io, the outstanding loan volume across major DeFi lending protocols increased from $20.1 billion in June to $26.1 billion in August 2026, representing nearly a 30% rise over the summer. Aave remains the dominant player, with $12.5 billion in outstanding loans, accounting for approximately 48% of the market share; Morpho and Spark follow with $5.1 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively.
DeFi lending surpasses $26.1 billion in August 2026
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DeFi lending reached $26.1 billion in August 2026, up from $20.1 billion in June, according to CryptoRank.io. Aave leads with $12.5 billion in active loans, or 48% of the market. Morpho follows with $5.1 billion, and Spark holds $2.1 billion. Recent DeFi exploit risks have raised concerns, but inflation data remains stable across major platforms.
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