Key Takeaways
- Aptos’ stablecoin market cap surged 48.8% MoM, hitting a record $1.49 billion in October 2025.
- BlackRock’s $500M BUIDL fund injection drove Aptos’ RWA market cap to an all-time high of $1.22 billion.
- World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin gained over $40 million in deposits within weeks of launch.
- LayerZero to bridge PayPal’s PYUSD onto Aptos, expanding mainstream payments integration.
Aptos Hits Record Growth as Ecosystem Matures
The Aptos ecosystem has entered a new phase of growth, closing October 2025 with record-breaking metrics across stablecoins, real-world assets (RWA), and decentralized finance (DeFi) usage. As the network advances its mission to become “the global trading engine,” its numbers now point to deepening institutional trust and expanding retail adoption.
Stablecoin Market Cap Jumps Nearly 50%
Aptos ended October with a stablecoin market cap of $1.49 billion, a 48.8% month-over-month increase from September. This surge was largely driven by a $500 million injection into BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) on October 21, which alone lifted the protocol’s RWA market cap to a record $1.22 billion.
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Unlike other Layer-1 chains, Aptos’ RWA distribution stands out for its diversity of institutional investments, spanning private credit, U.S. Treasuries, and digital liquidity funds—marking it as a credible player in the tokenized finance race.
New Stablecoins and Payment Integrations Boost Adoption
The launch of World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin on October 6 added over $40 million in deposits within weeks, reflecting strong early demand. Meanwhile, LayerZero’s announcement to bridge PayPal’s PYUSD to Aptos expands the network’s reach to mainstream payments.
October also saw near-record stablecoin transfer volumes of $62.73 billion, supported by median transaction fees as low as $0.0005—a clear sign of Aptos’ scalability and user efficiency. Integrations with Bitso, Yellow Card, Coins.ph, and Sphere Pay further enhance its footprint in emerging markets.
Behind Aptos’ Tech Advantage
Born from Meta’s Diem project, Aptos leverages the Move programming language and innovations like Baby Raptr consensus, Optimistic Quorum Store, and Block-STM execution to deliver fast, secure, and upgradeable blockchain performance. Backed by over $400 million in early funding, Aptos Labs continues to drive network upgrades and developer adoption.
Conclusion
The Aptos ecosystem’s October performance marks a turning point in real-world blockchain adoption. With stablecoins, RWAs, and institutional-grade DeFi flourishing, Aptos is positioning itself not just as another Layer-1—but as the foundation of the next global financial infrastructure.
