HTX Research, a research arm of the leading cryptocurrency exchange HTX, published its latest report, "The Technological Evolution and the Foundation of the Credit System Behind 'Institutional DeFi Summer'". This report systematically reviews technological advancements in institutional applications and credit mechanisms, delving into the policy-driven surge of institutional DeFi as regulatory tailwinds in the U.S. ease constraints on digital assets. A new DeFi summer is emerging, not for retail investors, but for institutions. Central to this shift, HTX has recently doubled down its focus on the DeFi sector. Following the listing of SPK (Spark), the flagship part of MakerDAO's Endgame roadmap, HTX continues to offer users access to high-yield DeFi opportunities while connecting institutional capital and on-chain liquidity.

HTX is ramping up its DeFi expansion as institutional adoption gains pace. Recent trading data highlights a renewed enthusiasm in the DeFi market. Over the past week, UNI (Uniswap, an Ethereum-based DEX) surged by 31% while RAY (Raydium, a Solana-based DEX) jumped 39%. Lending protocols like AAVE and SNX (Synthetix) gained 13% and oracle leader LINK (Chainlink) added 10%. Notably, real world assets (RWA) token ONDO experienced significant interest, driven by capital inflows from the U.S.. HTX has also made strategic moves into emerging ecosystems. Post-listing, Sui-based tokens like BLUE and CUTES demonstrated strong performance, underscoring HTX's ability to identify high-potential assets in nascent DeFi ecosystems.