The cryptocurrency market cap soared to $4 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, marking its highest level since late 2021, according to Coingecko's latest report. This 16.4% increase was driven by significant gains across major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. Stablecoins reached a new market cap high of $287.6 billion, with USDe and USDC leading the growth. Ethereum (ETH) surged to a record $4,946, while Binance Coin (BNB) climbed 57.3% to $1,048. The DeFi sector also saw a resurgence, with its market cap increasing by 40.2%, reclaiming its dominance in the crypto space.