Aptos TVL Trends: Lending & Borrowing Platforms on the Rise! 
Since the start of 2025, the Total Value Locked (TVL) across most Aptos platforms has seen a downward trend — but lending and borrowing platforms are defying the odds with impressive growth!
Let’s dive into the top performers:
1⃣ EchelonMarket🔥
The fastest-growing platform on Aptos!
Its TVL has surged by over 60% this year —skyrocketing from $97M to over $157M.
This impressive growth has pushed Echelon ahead of platforms like Cellana Finance, Thala, and Trust Stake in TVL rankings.
2⃣ AriesMarkets🌟
Holding over $313M in TVL, Aries Markets stands as the largest platform on Aptos.
Since early 2025, its TVL has grown by 5%, adding $16M to its total.
Interestingly, more than 95% of active users are engaged in lending and borrowing, highlighting the platform’s core use case. (Explore more in the full dashboard below!)
–The impressive growth of Aries Markets and Echelon Market signals a rising demand for lending and borrowing solutions on Aptos. As these platforms attract more users and capital, they’re emerging as key drivers of the network’s expanding DeFi ecosystem. 
