Over the past week (August 18-25), the crypto market continued its structured rally, with emerging sectors driving significant price surges and boosting investor sentiment. HTX data shows multiple tokens posted remarkable gains, led by BSC Meme token DONKEY—the week’s top performer with a 270% surge and a staggering 1,990% 30-day cumulative return. Meanwhile, DeSci newcomer BIO became a "scientific darling," while blue-chip assets like ETH and AAVE quietly climbed, showcasing a market balancing "short-term frenzy with long-term stability."

Meme Mania: DONKEY & MEME Soar

Meme tokens remain sentiment barometers. Their "light narrative + community-driven" model fuels volatility and trading opportunities.

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• DONKEY (BSC Meme): The week’s star, up 270% weekly and 1,990% monthly, rode BSC’s hyper-active community and meme culture hype.
• MEME: A veteran meme asset, gained 104%. As Memeland’s ecosystem token (backed by viral platform 9GAG’s Web3 studio), it leverages meme DNA and a massive traditional user base.

Emerging Sectors: DeSci & GameFi Shine

Beyond memes, two sectors stood out:

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• BIO (DeSci): A 240% weekly surge highlighted DeSci’s (decentralized science) growing traction in merging blockchain with global research.
• XTER (GameFi): Rose 134%, signaling renewed interest in GameFi as projects refine tokenomics and UX.

Blue-Chip Resilience: L1s & DeFi Grind Up

While memes and narratives exploded, blue chips held steady:

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• QTUM (L1): Up 57%. This "third-way" blockchain (bridging Bitcoin and Ethereum) benefits from renewed on-chain activity.
• AAVE (DeFi): Gained 17%. The leading decentralized lending protocol thrives on upgrades and sticky users.
• ETH (L1): Rose 8.8%, topping $4,700 with TVL hitting a record $120B. Its Layer2/DeFi/NFT expansion cements its bedrock role.

HTX: Navigating Structured Markets

HTX’s listings this week revealed a "bifurcated market"—explosive meme/DeSci/GameFi plays versus steady blue chips. Investors must balance high-risk bets with core holdings.

As a top-tier exchange, HTX lists quality assets across memes, GameFi, DeFi, and L1s, backed by transparent data and risk controls. Crypto is a "wealth amplifier" only if you spot the right assets at the right time—HTX’s rigorous screening helps users seize trends.