The lending platform recorded 1,806 new wallets in just one day, marking the highest increase since October 2021, as reported by Santiment. The AAVE token has seen a 20% rise over the past week, despite a downturn in the wider market.
By Shaurya Malwa|Edited by Sheldon Reback Jul 1, 2026, 10:20 a.m. 2 min readMake preferred on ShareShare this articleCopy linkX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailMake preferred on (CoinDesk)SummaryShow- Aave's platform experienced its most significant day for new wallet creation on Ethereum on June 30, with 1,806 new wallets added, even as the overall crypto market declined.
- The AAVE token has appreciated approximately 9% over the past week, with the protocol now managing around $12.2 billion in total value locked, buoyed by expectations surrounding an upcoming version upgrade and revenue-enhancing modifications.
- Standard Chartered has set a long-term price target of $3,500 for AAVE by 2030, and the recent increase in wallets has rekindled interest in DeFi, although experts caution that these new addresses need to lead to actual usage to support the ongoing price increase.
Aave, recognized as one of the leading decentralized lending protocols by total value locked, saw a remarkable spike in new wallet registrations on June 30, indicating a resurgence of interest in the AAVE token despite a general downturn in the cryptocurrency market.
The protocol recorded the addition of 1,806 new wallets on the Ethereum blockchain within a single day, the highest count since October 2021, as stated by Santiment.
Network growth is an indicator of how many new addresses are utilizing or holding a token, and a rise in this metric suggests the entry of new participants rather than just existing holders trading amongst themselves.
The AAVE token has shown a positive response to this renewed interest. As of Tuesday, it was trading at approximately $86.2, experiencing a 2.4% decrease over the past 24 hours, aligning with a broader market decline. Nevertheless, it has gained around 9% over the last week, according to CoinDesk data, making it one of the few cryptocurrencies to show positive performance during that timeframe.
The protocol currently holds about $12.2 billion in deposits, representing the total value locked, which users contribute to earn yields or borrow against.
In June, Standard Chartered also released a long-term price forecast projecting a potential price of $3,500 by 2030, contingent on Aave leveraging the growing trend of tokenized assets. This combination has attracted fresh attention to DeFi at a time when many other assets are declining.
"From a pricing perspective, this is the kind of signal traders typically look for as July begins," noted Santiment. "The rapid influx of new wallets indicates a growing interest beneath the surface that is reinforcing price momentum."
However, the sustainability of this interest remains uncertain, as new wallets signify attention rather than actual commitment, and their value will only be realized if they translate into deposits, borrowing, and the subsequent revenue.
In the meantime, AAVE is contending with challenges in the short term due to a sluggish crypto market. Bitcoin BTC$58,580.68, the largest cryptocurrency, remains below $60,000, and most significant tokens have experienced declines in the first half of the year.
If the current participation evolves into genuine usage, it would provide AAVE with a stronger foundation than a mere price rebound. Conversely, if it diminishes alongside the market, the spike in wallet creation may be viewed as a fleeting surge of speculative interest rather than the onset of a genuine recovery.
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