Jul 25, 2025
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World Liberty Financial, a fund tied to Donald Trump, has built up $390 million in crypto, including Ethereum (ETH), Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), Aave (AAVE), Chainlink (LINK), Tron (TRX), and Ethena (ENA)—a sign that institutional interest is increasing.
In parallel, Bitcoin’s DeFi sector (BTCFi) is booming, with TVL soaring from $307M to $5.85B in a year. But Bitcoin still lacks smart contract capabilities, which is where StratoVM ($SVM) could come in.
This Layer-2 project might be able to speed up Bitcoin transactions and bring DeFi and AI applications to the network.
Here’s a closer look at these projects.
Bitcoin is great for storing value, but when it comes to DeFi, smart contracts, and AI applications, it lags behind Ethereum and Solana. That’s where StratoVM ($SVM) could step in. As a Layer-2 solution for Bitcoin, it wants to make transactions faster while bringing new functionalities like DeFi and AI-powered applications.
Unlike Ethereum, which supports thousands of decentralized apps, Bitcoin has mostly been used for simple transfers and long-term holding. StratoVM might be able to change that by expanding what Bitcoin can do.
In the past week, SVM’s grew by over 7,689% and reached $0.211, according to CoinGecko. Its market cap sits at $13 million—far below CoreDAO’s $990 million—which means it still has room to grow if adoption picks up.
Ethereum (ETH) has been getting attention recently, especially with former President Donald Trump’s announcement about a U.S. strategic crypto reserve. This reserve will include major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which would briefly boost their prices.
However, the rally was short-lived—ETH spiked to $2,548 before dropping back to $2,138. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s development activity remains strong despite a dip in market capitalization.
As of now, Ethereum is trading at approximately $2,183.41. Crypto analyst Boj thinks ETH might drop to $1,600 in the short term but is confident it will hit $10,000 eventually.
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is an ERC-20 token that lets Bitcoin holders use their BTC within the Ethereum ecosystem, especially in DeFi. Recently, WBTC became the largest Bitcoin asset on the Sui blockchain within just 24 hours of launching there, which expanded its reach.
Meanwhile, a new trustless protocol called TeleBTC aims to make BTC wrapping more decentralized by removing the need for third-party custodians.
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is trading at approximately $87,755.93.
Aave, one of the top DeFi lending platforms, has rolled out major updates to improve its ecosystem. A recent proposal suggests a new tokenomics model, which would introduce a buyback and revenue redistribution plan to strengthen Aave’s financial health.
The platform has also expanded by integrating with the Sonic blockchain (formerly Fantom) to allow users to lend and borrow assets like USDC and WETH on a faster, more efficient network.
Right now, Aave is trading at approximately $207.13. Malique believes AAVE is at a critical support level and expects its price to reach $244 if the level holds.
In January this year, Chainlink launched CCIP v1.5 on the mainnet and upgraded its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol to make blockchain networks communicate more seamlessly.
At the same time, co-founder Sergey Nazarov highlighted Chainlink’s important role in bridging DeFi and traditional finance, which reinforces its position as the go-to solution for reliable data and cross-chain transactions.
Chainlink is currently trading at approximately $14.86. Analyst Dip predicts it could reach a target range of $100 to $140.
Tron (TRX) has been getting some attention for its legal developments, strategic moves, and strong market performance. Recently, Tron founder Justin Sun has been in talks with the SEC to resolve a civil fraud case filed against him in 2023.
Sun also voiced support for President Trump’s crypto policies, which might hint at potential alignment with U.S. regulations. Meanwhile, Tron continues to dominate the crypto space by handling 42% of all altcoin transactions, thanks to its growing role in DeFi and efficient management of USDT transfers.
Currently, TRON is trading at around $0.2419. Nave.eth believes it’s nearing a key resistance level and could break past it, pushing toward $0.50 in an uptrend.
This month, Ethena will unlock 2.07 billion ENA tokens, which will increase its circulating supply by over 66%. This comes after a record single-day redemption of 268 million USDe, Ethena’s stablecoin, which reduced its supply by 4.7%.
The project also secured $100 million in funding from major investors like Franklin Templeton to expand its financial services. Furthermore, Bitcoin Suisse has added ENA to its trading and custody offerings. This makes it more accessible to both institutional and retail investors. As of now, Ethena is trading at around $0.378. Analyst REACHER predicts that it will soon move toward the $2 mark.
Ethereum, Wrapped Bitcoin, Aave, Chainlink, Tron, and Ethena are all going through major developments, from institutional adoption to key upgrades.
However, Bitcoin still faces challenges with speed and flexibility. StratoVM ($SVM) could push BTC beyond just being a store of value and lead to entirely new possibilities in the crypto space.
Please remember that this article is purely informational and not financial advice. Any and all cryptocurrencies are volatile, with prices prone to rapid changes. Always do your own research and consult an expert before joining any crypto venture. We are not liable for any outcomes based on the information in this article. Statements about the future entail risks and may not reflect updates.
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