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  • Ethereum Regains DEX Leadership in March Despite 45% Q1 Price Drop
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Ethereum Regains DEX Leadership in March Despite 45% Q1 Price Drop

Jane Kariuki 3 April 2025
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  • Despite a challenging Q1 2025 marked by a 45% ETH price drop, Ethereum regained the top spot in decentralized exchange trading volume, highlighting its continued dominance despite market slowdowns.
  • Long-term prospects remain strong, driven by its leadership in real-world asset tokenization and potential staking-enabled ETFs.

Ethereum’s journey through the first quarter of 2025 has been challenging, yet its performance in the decentralized exchange (DEX) space highlights its enduring influence. Despite a 45% drop in ETH’s price over the quarter, Ethereum reclaimed the top spot in DEX trading volume in March, surpassing competitors like Solana and Binance Smart Chain (BSC).

Ethereum Reclaims DEX Leadership

According to DefiLlama, Ethereum-based DEXs handled $64 billion in spot trading volume in March, while Solana and BSC processed $52 billion and $44 billion, respectively. This milestone marks Ethereum’s return to dominance since September 2024, even as overall DEX activity has slowed. Market-wide trading volume decreased from $86 billion in January to $85 billion in March, and the total value locked (TVL) in DeFi dropped from $67 billion to $49 billion during the same period.

Challenges Facing the Network

Ethereum’s fee generation and burn rate have also taken a hit. Transaction fees dropped from $142 million in January to $21 million in March, and the network’s burn rate hit its lowest level since August 2021. According to Ultrasound Money, only 53 ETH was burned per day last week, and Ethereum’s total supply has increased by 3% since the EIP-1559 upgrade—raising concerns about long-term value.

The price of ETH suffered a steep decline, wiping out $170 billion in market value. Institutional investors were also cautious, as Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw outflows of $403 million in March, with only a single day of inflows. Analysts at Standard Chartered lowered their year-end price target for ETH from $10,000 to $4,000, citing competition from Layer-2 solutions.

Long-Term Opportunities Remain Bright

Despite short-term challenges, Ethereum’s potential remains robust. It leads the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), controlling 54% of the market, with $5 billion in assets tokenized. As traditional finance transitions on-chain, Ethereum could see renewed interest. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, predicts widespread on-chain asset representation, a trend that could drive long-term value.

Staking-enabled Ethereum ETFs are another potential catalyst. The New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Board Options Exchange have filed for staking ETFs, which could lock away significant ETH, boosting demand.

While Ethereum faces immediate challenges, its dominance in DEX trading and role in the tokenization space suggest a resilient future. The network’s long-term value may hinge on its ability to adapt and leverage emerging opportunities, solidifying its place as a foundational pillar of decentralized finance.

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