AAVE surged more than 20% this week and reclaimed $180, powered by stronger lending demand, rising fees, and renewed DeFi rotation. The token is now targeting $200, but stretched momentum raises the odds of profit-taking.

  • AAVE/BTC gained over 10% this month, extending its fourth straight weekly advance.
  • Aave reported more than $1.1T in cumulative borrow volume, signaling durable protocol demand.
  • TVL reportedly climbed 18% month-over-month, while fees topped $37M, up 15% year-over-year.

LaunchBar’s take: this is more than a random altcoin pump, but the trade is crowded. If Bitcoin dominance rebounds, capital could rotate back into BTC and pressure AAVE before $200. Traders should watch AAVE/BTC momentum and scale entries rather than chase the breakout.