Crypto markets experienced a strong recovery in April after geopolitical tensions eased, reflecting increasing institutional demand and improved macro conditions. The total market capitalization stabilized near $2.8 trillion, while stablecoin market capitalization and annual settlement volumes in the DeFi market grew. However, the expanding utility and interconnected risks in the DeFi ecosystem also increased systemic vulnerability.
Crypto markets gradually regained strength after easing geopolitical tensions improved broader risk appetite across global financial markets. Furthermore, the total market capitalization stabilized near $2.8 trillion, reflecting an 8% monthly recovery under improving liquidity conditions.
That recovery partly emerged as the U.S. dollar weakened, while DXY hovered near the 98 region. Meanwhile, Treasury yields stabilized between 4.38% and 4.40%, reducing pressure on risk-sensitive assets and encouraging capital rotation back into crypto
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