Huoxing Finance reports that, according to CryptoRank data as of September 29, DeFi's total value locked (TVL) rebounded in the third quarter of 2026 after three consecutive quarters of decline, rising to $95 billion—the first quarterly increase since its 2025 peak. Among the gains, Monad saw a 183% increase in TVL, ranking among the top blockchain networks by TVL; Robinhood Crypto, launched just two months ago, has already surpassed $1 billion in TVL.
DeFi TVL Rises 38% in Q3 2026 to $95 Billion, First Growth Since 2025 Peak
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DeFi TVL increased 38% in Q3 2026 to $95 billion, marking the first growth since the 2025 peak. This ecosystem expansion followed three consecutive quarters of decline. Monad’s TVL surged 183%, placing it among the top blockchains. Robinhood Crypto’s TVL surpassed $1 billion just two months after launch. A DeFi exploit in mid-2026 briefly slowed inflows, but recent data indicates renewed interest.
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