DeFi's counter-trend rise amid BTC optimism and ETH capital outflow

In 2025, despite the rise in Bitcoin and the outflow of Ethereum funds, DeFi remains an overlooked cryptocurrency field. Although its total lock-in value (TVL) stagnates, niche innovations such as AI-driven analytics, sustainable energy integration, and decentralized identity frameworks are synchronizing with global technology trends. Although these advancements have not been fully valued, they have met the long-term structural needs of the financial sector and provided opportunities for reverse investors to transcend mainstream narratives.