The Aptos stablecoin market surged to $1.8 billion in October 2025, fueled by the adoption of BUIDL and USDT. The network experienced a 48.8% increase in stablecoin market capitalization, reaching $1.49 billion by the end of the month. Additionally, the value of real-world assets on Aptos climbed to $1.22 billion, highlighting the integration of traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi). Aptos processed $62.7 billion in transfer volume, maintaining low median fees of $0.0005. The network expanded its reach through integrations with platforms like Bitso, Yellow Card, Coins.ph, and Sphere Pay. Enhancements such as Aave V3’s non-EVM deployment and PayPal’s PYUSD have further bolstered Aptos' utility in the DeFi space.